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1297 Grotto Street N

Saint Paul, MN 55117

3 beds
3 baths
2,237 sqft
6,969 sqft lot
$191 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

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This enchanting Como bungalow, owned by the same family since 1943, offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern updates. Move right in and enjoy its many upgrades! Newly refinished original oak floors (2024), rebuilt lower level wood burning fireplace (2023), renovated basement family room with a completely remodeled full bathroom, new LVP flooring, all new doors, trim and electrical finishes (2021). The second floor has been entirely remodeled with a raised ceiling and pushed out walls to create an open floorplan, new roof on home and garage, maintenance free siding, new windows, and a heat pump system for both AC and heat, plus updates to the electrical, new insulation, and a completely remodeled primary bathroom (all 2019). The home includes a lower level hobby room with plenty of storage, a sunny, fully fenced-in backyard and a spacious two-car garage with an extra parking pad and high-voltage plug-in. The treasured vintage details include the original oak floors, coved ceilings and archways, fireplace, beautiful built-in cabinets, a foyer with a coat closet and original interior doors/hardware. The location cannot be beat! This home is nestled on a quiet, tree lined street in the heart of Como neighborhood. Just minutes to either downtown and steps to all that Como Park has to offer – zoo, lake, golf and tons of walking trails!

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Natalie Williams / Fazendin REALTORS

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 25, 2024 •

MLS# 6587063 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

84
Construction Materials:

Aluminum Siding
Construction Materials Desc:

Block,Steel
Roof:

Age 8 Years or Less
Accessibility Features:

None
Levels:

One and One Half
Main Level Finished Area:

895.0000
Basement:

Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Finished, Storage Space, Sump Pump
Basement:

true
Foundation Area:

895
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

2328
Above Grade Finished Area:

1433
Below Grade Finished Area:

804

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Electric, Wood Burning
Amenities:

Ceiling Fan(s),Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Natural Woodwork,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2237

Location

Directions:

Lexington to Como to Wheelock to Grotto
Latitude:

44.980338
Longitude:

-93.131719

The Property

Parcel Number:

232923430005
Zoning Description:

Residential-Single Family
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Lot Features:

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Tree Coverage - Medium
Lot Size Area:

0.16
Lot Size Dimensions:

50x138
Lot Size SqFt:

6969.6
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Road Frontage Type:

City Street
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road
Fencing:

Chain Link
Water Source:

City Water/Connected
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

5380
Tax With Assessments:

5380.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Bath Description:

Main Floor Full Bath
Full Baths:

2
Three Quarter Baths:

1

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

City Sewer/Connected

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented

Schools

High School District:

St. Paul

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Como Heights Add To, The C
Pool Features:

None
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

No

Parking

Parking Features:

Detached, Concrete, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Guest Parking
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage SqFt:

576

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Utility Costs

$220/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
10/25/24 Oct 25, 2024	Sold	NORTHSTAR	$429,000
9/26/24 Sep 26, 2024	Pending	NORTHSTAR	$429,000
8/22/24 Aug 22, 2024	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$429,000

House Sold on 10/25/2024

$429,000

Listing provided by broker:

Natalie Williams

Fazendin REALTORS

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Listing Courtesy of: NORTHSTAR and Fazendin REALTORS.

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1297 Grotto Street N

Saint Paul, MN 55117