PICTURE PERFECT! A TRULY SPECTACULAR HOME with a UNIQUE NAME & LOCATION. Own the only home in Saint Paul with no street address: 70 Lawton STEPS - not street, only accessible by foot! Located on 77 publicly maintained steps between Grand Avenue and Summit Court.
Custom built by local architect, Paul Ormseth, into the quaint Saint Paul hillside overlooking Mississippi River Valley and the High Bridge, encompassed by the natural beauty of the area and offering a private city oasis with breathtaking panoramic scenic views year round!
You'll love the modern curb appeal, abundance of oversized windows that bring the beauty of the outdoors in, clean lines, efficient floorplan, loft style primary bedroom, and an exceptional entertaining kitchen and dining area that will be your central gathering space. Plus, enjoy the front patio for everyday morning coffee or cozy evening dinners.
A mix of upcycled and unique materials showcase the home. . . concrete roof tiles, in-floor radiant heat, built-in south facing insulated glass panels, reclaimed and salvaged pieces include Minneapolis public school chalk boards for the entry floor, cobblestone pavers and granite slabs from old St. Paul street projects highlight the landscaping, and footings and brackets are pre-built for a deck addition off the east side primary bedroom.
Exceptional walkability in historic Summit Hill and all the dining/shopping districts including Grand Ave, Cathedral Hill, West 7th, and Downtown. This home has been featured on Minnesota Public Radio, Streets mn, and recently the Star Tribune’s Home & Garden section for its custom design and one-of-kind location perched upon one of Saint Paul's 66 historic and original public staircases!
Closed
$470,000
70 Lawton Steps, Saint Paul, MN 55102
2beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$468,300 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 28, 2025 at 06:54pm
Listed by:
Anna M Garnaas-Halvorson 651-353-2662,
RE/MAX Results,
Shawn Hartmann 651-468-9099
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6670951

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 19x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 9x9
Dining room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 23x16
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8x12
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 23x16
Living room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 16x12
Office
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 9x8
Patio
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0x0
Heating
- Boiler, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Features
- Basement: Finished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 910
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four or More Level Split
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
- Dimensions: 54 x 55 x 54 x 55
- Features: Near Public Transit, Property Adjoins Public Land
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Foundation area: 706
- Parcel number: 012823310094
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Concrete
Condition
- Age of Property: 17
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Terrace Park Add To, The C
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$468,300