Welcome to this classic and beautifully maintained up-down duplex located in the heart of Saint Paul's highly walkable Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Just steps from the Macalester College campus, and within easy walking distance to Whole Foods, Starbucks, the Green Line light rail, and a host of shops, restaurants, and parks, this property is all about location, lifestyle, and opportunity.
The lower unit features a spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout with original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, a formal dining room, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen. The bedrooms are generously sized a rare find for homes of this vintage and a charming screened-in front porch offers a perfect spot to enjoy warm summer days. Shared laundry and ample storage are located in the basement, accessible to both units. Off-street parking in the rear adds convenience and value, making this a smart choice for owner-occupiers looking to offset their mortgage or for savvy investors. Whether you're looking for a fantastic place to live or a solid addition to your portfolio, 1253 Ashland Ave delivers on every front charm, location, and functionality.
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$475,000
1253 Ashland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
3beds
2baths
2,764sqft
Est.:
Duplex Up and Down
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 10:23am
Listed by:
Brent Peterson 612-685-7882,
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6762148

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Storage Space,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,764
- Total interior livable area: 2,764 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,824
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 150
- Features: Many Trees
Details
- Foundation area: 1174
- Parcel number: 032823130021
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex Up and Down
Materials
- Wood Siding, Block, Concrete, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- Age of Property: 110
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Anna E Ramsey Add Enlg To St P
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,086
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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