Step into history with this grand 7-bedroom, 3-bath residence — originally built in 1898 and proudly owned by the same owners for more than 50 years. Located in one of St. Paul’s most admired neighborhoods, this home showcases timeless architecture, generous room sizes, and character that simply can’t be replicated today. Currently in livable condition, the home offers a wonderful balance of comfort and creativity: plenty of original charm ready to be enhanced with updates and sweat equity. For the right buyer, this is a chance to restore and shine up a true neighborhood gem. With a recent appraisal of $685,000, now offered at $460,000, this property provides immediate equity, exceptional value and future potential for anyone with vision and appreciation for historic homes. If you’re searching for a standout home that has already proven it's value and is ready to shine again under the right stewardship, this is your moment. Schedule a visit and bring your imagination!
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$460,000
742 Holly Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
6beds
4,309sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$477,600 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original charmTimeless architectureGenerous room sizes
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 05, 2025 at 09:59am
Listed by:
Dan Harms 651-491-8331,
Catamaran Realty Group
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6809136
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Study, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x28
Study
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x9
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,309
- Total interior livable area: 4,309 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,254
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20.5' x 20.5'), Garage Door Height (82), Garage Door Width (94)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 118
Details
- Foundation area: 1055
- Parcel number: 022823130107
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- Age of Property: 127
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Palace Add To St Paul
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $107/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $662,100
- Annual tax amount: $11,682
- Date on market: 11/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
Estimated market value
$477,600
$454,000 - $501,000
$3,730/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $460,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,038 +20.3% | $662,100 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $8,344 +4.4% | $627,300 +18.9% |
| 2022 | $7,994 +7.1% | $527,600 +6.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,860/mo
Principal & interest
$2227
Property taxes
$472
Home insurance
$161
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Summit-University
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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