1981 W James Ave

Off Market

1981 W James Ave

St. Paul MN 55105

2504 sq. ft.

0.12 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $415,000

Kyle Olson, last sold this property on 24 July 2026 after 98 days on market.

Overview

This charming 1.5-story home is ideally located just one block from St. Kates University in the highly sought-after Mac-Groveland neighborhood, known for its tree-lined streets, walkability, and proximity to local shops and dining. Originally built in 1946, this home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. The standout feature is the impressive vaulted great room addition, offering an expansive, light-filled living space with a four-season sunroom feel, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features hardwood floors, white trim, and abundant natural light, along with two spacious bedrooms. Upstairs, the private primary bedroom includes a versatile loft area. The finished lower level provides a third living area, an additional bedroom with egress window, 3/4 bath and ample storage space. With three separate living areas, this home offers excellent flexibility for today’s lifestyle, including work-from-home options. Outside, enjoy a flat fenced in yard, patio for outdoor gatherings, and a one stall garage. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled home with modern functionality in one of Saint Paul’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Features

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 carspace

1 garage space

2504 sq. ft. floor area

0.12 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in St. Paul over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1981 W James Ave is $610k.

Median value

$610k

Estimated value range

$287.5k - $1.3m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-3%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in St. Paul. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1981 W James Ave

2026

Sold

$415,000

24 Jul 2026 by Kyle Olson, of Keller Williams Classic Rlty NW

2016

Sold

$310,000

25 May 2016 by Kyle Olson, of Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest

Happy sellers in St. Paul

<50%

Less than 50% of sellers in St. Paul reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

St. Paul stands out as a desirable suburb for sellers, consistently delivering great customer service and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 4 reviews in St. Paul over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in St. Paul

In the last 12 months, 72 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1981 W James Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 11% increase in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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