Elegant and timeless Summit Avenue mansion! Beautiful curb curb appeal, huge 0.59 acre lot. This 8200 sq. ft., 6 Bedroom, 5 Bath home was built in 1883 and designed by architect Clarence Johnston. The original charm is still evident throughout the natural light filled interior. Wonderful floor plan throughout with several entertaining spaces. Features include gleaming hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms with fireplaces, 3 porches, gorgeous dining room, library, mother in law apt., ballroom with enclosed porch overlooking Summit Avenue, 7 fireplaces and large fenced in yard. Finish upper level of the carriage house for additional space. Located just minutes from restaurants and shopping and all of St. Paul's unique offerings. 490 Summit Avenue is a stunning property and a historical piece of Minnesota history!
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$1,250,000
490 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
6beds
8,200sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1883
0.59 Acres Lot
$1,233,100 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large fenced in yardGleaming hardwood floorsGorgeous dining roomSpacious bedrooms with fireplaces
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 09:52am
Listed by:
Janet A Piontek 612-386-7878,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6814266
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Porch, Sitting Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 24
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 21
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 30
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 27
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 512 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 32
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Porch
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Porch
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 22
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,200
- Total interior livable area: 8,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
- Garage spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 130
- Features: Near Public Transit, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Foundation area: 3016
- Parcel number: 012823310116
- Zoning description: Business/Commercial,Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- Age of Property: 142
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Terrace Park Add To, The C
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,093,300
- Annual tax amount: $20,512
- Date on market: 11/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
Estimated market value
$1,233,100
$1.17M - $1.29M
$1,942/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000-7.4%$152/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6814266 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6175394 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+45.2%$165/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5739512 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
Source: True Real Estate #5684132 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,594 -9.9% | $1,093,300 +20.1% |
| 2023 | $17,298 +0.2% | $910,700 -6.6% |
| 2022 | $17,258 +7.4% | $975,100 +3% |
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Est. payment
$6,566/mo
Principal & interest
$4847
Property taxes
$1281
Home insurance
$438
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Summit Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Randolph Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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