Turnkey Queen Anne Victorian mansion in coveted Cathedral Hill district of historic Saint Paul— extensively restored and updated from top to bottom as the ASID Showcase Home in 2013 by the Twin Cities’ best interior designers!
This unique 9-BR 9-BA mansion is currently being used as a Bed & Breakfast and Single-Family home, featuring 5-ensuite bedrooms, 9 fireplaces, two balconies, turret with awe-inspiring views of the Cathedral, and remarkable historic woodwork and eclectic Queen Anne detailing throughout! This house has 3 kitchens: the main is a stunning high-end kitchen w/ Sub-Zero fridge, Capital range with commercial hood vent and warming racks, Miele appliances, and lifetime warrantied Cambria countertops. Commercial catering kitchen below has Viking range and NSF-rated appliances. Historic details thru-out: 9 fireplaces, 2 balconies, a turret and remarkable woodwork. A large Master Bedroom Suite w/ built-in bookcases and secretary. The master bathroom has carrara marble in classic herringbone design, huge jetted bathtub, walk-in shower with 4 shower heads and heated floors.
The 3rd floor can be split into a separate apartment with 4BRs, another kitchen, laundry room, and a spacious family room with sunrise views. A 5200sf midcentury addition, leased to a childcare center on a 5-year lease, generates a projected $117k for 2024.
Established on more than half acre, this estate is situated on two full and two partial city lots, traversing Dayton Ave thru to Marshall Ave, by way of the Carriage House on the property. Spacious fully fenced backyard with large back patio and outdoor fireplace, and custom-built chicken coop. This is a rare opportunity to own a part of history!
Situated in one of the most historically significant and esteemed neighborhoods of Saint Paul, the Frank P. Shepard & Anna McMillan mansion, is located across from Boyd Park and within walking distance of dozens of parks, restaurants, shops and markets on Selby and Grand Avenues, and just 3 blocks off charming Summit Avenue.
B&B business is NOT included in the listed price, but a purchase may be negotiated with sale and potential seller financing.
Closed
$2,300,000
325 Dayton Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
9beds
15,294sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1881
0.61 Acres Lot
$2,297,100 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$2,318 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 31, 2025 at 06:20pm
Listed by:
Whitney G Blessing 612-600-4118,
325 Dayton LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6607984

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 13
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 6
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Description: Bathroom Ensuite,His and Her Closets ,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath,Jetted Tub
Dining room
- Description: Breakfast Area,Kitchen/Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room
Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Steam, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 9
Interior area
- Total structure area: 15,294
- Total interior livable area: 15,294 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 12,981
- Finished area below ground: 2,313
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Parking Lot
- Uncovered spaces: 14
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Partially Wheelchair
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
- Fencing: Full,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Dimensions: 124 x 167
- Features: Near Public Transit, Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Chicken Coop/Barn, Guest House
- Foundation area: 5553
- Parcel number: 012823120026
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- Age of Property: 144
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1881
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected, City Sewer - In Street
- Water: City Water/Connected, City Water - In Street
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Dayton & Irvines Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$2,297,100