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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,109 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 19 hours ago
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Classic two-story St. Paul craftsman farmhouse style home with the kind of original character that is genuinely hard to find. Soaring 10-foot ceilings give the main level an airy, open feel, and the original built-ins add storage with real craftsmanship behind them. The enclosed front porch is a three-season bonus space with oversized windows that pull in natural light from three directions. The kitchen is anchored by a deep, wide farmhouse apron sink that is original to the home. The real thing, not a reproduction. Paired with the genuine wood cabinetry, it gives the space an authenticity that a renovation simply cannot replicate. Newer windows throughout keep things tight and efficient without sacrificing the period feel. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom with a six-foot clawfoot tub round out the upper level. The basement includes a sump pump already in place. Out back, an oversized two-car detached garage sits at the end of a concrete driveway, a genuinely practical setup. This is a home for a buyer who appreciates what vintage Saint Paul housing stock was built to be. Schedule your showing today and come see it for yourself.

Full Property Details for 690 James Ave

General

  • Price: $284,990
  • Taxes: $4,268 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
  • MLS ID: 7066417
  • Updated: 5/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Dining Room: Informal Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room: Informal Dining Room

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Concrete

Location

  • County: Ramsey
  • Township: Saint Paul
  • Subdivision: Av Brns Sub Of Stsn, Brn&Ramsy
  • Neighborhood: 103
  • Driving Directions: I35E to Randolph Ave, EAST to Bay St, NORTH to James Ave, EAST to Homes on the RIGHT

School Information

  • School District: 625 - St. Paul
  • High School District: St. Paul

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: City Sewer Connected
  • Water: City Water (Connected)

Structural Information

  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Size: 317
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 1,109
  • Above Ground: 1,109 Sq. Ft.
  • Below Ground: 317 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Down/Base.: 1,426 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1894

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 6,098
  • Lot Dimensions: 47 x 128
  • Zoning: Residential-Single Family

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $4,268
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: AV BRNS SUBD OF STSN BRNRAMSY LOT 4 BLK 32
  • Property ID: 112823140149

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Schools serving 690 James Ave

School District:St. Paul Public School District
NameGradesDistance
Expo for Excellence Elementary School
540 Warwick Street, Saint Paul, MN 55116
PK-51.6 mi
Hidden River Middle School
1700 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105
6-82.3 mi
Central Senior High School, Saint Paul, MN
275 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104
9-121.8 mi
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Price
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5/07/2026
Listed
$284,990
127.99%
MLS
2/26/2016
Sold
$125,000
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Tax History for 690 James Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,268
32%
$245,400
2%
2024
$3,244
-3%
$241,700
18%
2023
$3,356
9%
$204,400
6%
2021
$3,084
-8%
$193,700
-4%
2023
$3,356
9%
$201,100
3%
2021
$3,084
-5%
$194,700
2%
2020
$3,242
12%
$190,400
14%
2019
$2,888
9%
$166,900
6%
2018
$2,644
20%
$156,800
16%
2017
$2,208
-13%
$135,000
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2016
$2,536
-1%
$134,400
23%
2015
$2,550
37%
$109,500
9%
2014
$1,862
—
$100,100
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690 James Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (MLS# 7066417) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 690 James Avenue is currently listed for $284,990 and was received on May 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 690 James Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Saint Paul? You can browse all Saint Paul real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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