Welcome to this Mac-Groveland charmer! Location abounds in this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home—walk to the River, Groveland Park Elementary, and Highland Village, or hop on the bike lanes along Cleveland to get anywhere with ease! This home beautifully blends classic character with modern updates. The updated kitchen features stone countertops and newer appliances (2023 refrigerator and dishwasher). The spacious main-floor living room is perfect for entertaining and includes a new 2025 mini-split A/C. The dining room highlights a period built-in, and the main-floor bedroom offers flexibility as an office or mudroom. Enjoy the refreshed front porch (2025) with fresh paint—ideal for morning coffee! Upstairs features a large, vaulted bedroom with his-and-her closets and 2024 A/C. The lower level includes a generous rec room, ¾ bath (2009), and bonus office space. The serene, low-maintenance backyard is filled with perennials and includes a deck, 2-car garage, additional parking, and storage shed (2021). Roof was updated in 2024- so many quality updates throughout—this move-in-ready home shines! A great value in one of St. Paul’s most beloved neighborhoods!
Pending
$385,000
281 Cleveland Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55105
2beds
2,091sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
0.14 Square Feet Lot
$380,500 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Period built-inLarge vaulted bedroomRefreshed front porchSerene low-maintenance backyardHis-and-her closetsNewer appliancesUpdated kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 08:51am
Listed by:
Michael P Tierney 612-385-4359,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6809063
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Recreation Room, Porch, Deck
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 476 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 34
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 11
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 8
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 23
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Block,Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,091
- Total interior livable area: 2,091 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,227
- Finished area below ground: 695
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20 x 20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 138
- Features: Many Trees
Details
- Foundation area: 864
- Parcel number: 082823110084
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Board, Vinyl Siding, Block
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- Age of Property: 110
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Louden Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $395,100
- Annual tax amount: $6,476
- Date on market: 12/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
Estimated market value
$380,500
$361,000 - $400,000
$2,402/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Pending sale | $385,000$184/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listing removed | $385,000$184/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6809063 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $385,000-3.8%$184/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6809063 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $400,000-5.3%$191/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listing removed | $422,500$202/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6777033 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,144 +7.9% | $395,100 -0.8% |
| 2023 | $5,692 +12% | $398,200 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $5,082 +7.3% | $364,800 +14% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,394/mo
Principal & interest
$1864
Property taxes
$395
Home insurance
$135
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Macalester-Groveland
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Groveland Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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