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  • Price cut: $5.1K (12/10)
    $279,900

    171 Downs Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55117

    2beds
    1,188sqft
    : 
    Residential
    Built in 1954
    10,280.16 Square Feet Lot
    $281,400 Zestimate®
    $236/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    FHA ASSUMABLE MORTGAGE!!! Quiet small neighborhood with easy freeway access. Beautiful hardwood floors in this charming mid century 1 1/2 story. The upstairs is unfinished but has great head room for more living space. Lower level has a good sized family room and a niche for an office or workout room. The roof was replaced in 2023, furnace in 2017 washer in 2024. Large level backyard for outdoor play or gardens.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: 12 hours ago

    Listed by:

    Deanna Wiener, GRI 651-739-8033,

    Cardinal Realty Co.

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6809649MLS Logo

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11x12
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 121 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11x11
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 420 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21x20
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 168 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12x14
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16x13
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Block,Finished,Full
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,188
    • Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 768
    • Finished area below ground: 420

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    • Details: Garage Dimensions (17x22)
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 10,280.16 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 75 x 137
    Details
    • Foundation area: 768
    • Parcel number: 182922130080
    • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt,Pitched
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1954

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
    • Gas: Natural Gas
    • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
    • Water: City Water/Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: James 1st Add
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Saint Paul

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $236/sqft
    • Annual tax amount: $3,618
    • Date on market: 10/27/2025
    • Road surface type: Paved
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    Estimated market value

    $281,400

    $267,000 - $295,000

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    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    12/10/2025Price change$279,900-1.8%$236/sqft
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    11/17/2025Price change$285,000-3.4%$240/sqft
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    10/30/2025Listed for sale$295,000+9.7%$248/sqft
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    6/3/2022Sold$268,900$226/sqft
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    5/9/2022Pending sale$268,900$226/sqft
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    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    Tax history is unavailable.

    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $1,760/mo
    Principal & interest
    $1375
    Property taxes
    $287
    Home insurance
    $98

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 55117

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