Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds907 sqft$397/sqft
1603 W Rome Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116
Single FamilyProperty Type
1948Year Built
$397/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This mid-century modern home in the prime Highland Park area is set for a new owner. With new paint, carpet, and lighting, this home is move-in ready. Main level features a light-filled, mahogany-paneled living room with wood-burning fireplace, updated kitchen with dining area, beautiful bath, 2 bedrooms and numerous closets. Dining area has a glass door leading to a spacious, fenced yard and brick patio. Lower level has attractively painted concrete block walls, luxury vinyl flooring throughout,...This mid-century modern home in the prime Highland Park area is set for a new owner. With new paint, carpet, and lighting, this home is move-in ready. Main level features a light-filled, mahogany-paneled living room with wood-burning fireplace, updated kitchen with dining area, beautiful bath, 2 bedrooms and numerous closets. Dining area has a glass door leading to a spacious, fenced yard and brick patio. Lower level has attractively painted concrete block walls, luxury vinyl flooring throughout, a ½ bath, storage room and laundry area. A third bedroom or family room would be an easy addition in the lower level. Updates: furnace/ and thermostat (2021), garbage disposal (2023), and bath that looks new (2005). See supplements for additional updates. Close to Highland Golf Course, schools, airport, and great shopping in Highland Village. A wonderful property if you’re starting up or slowing down. Come see for yourself!
  • Listed by: Deborah Soucheray 651.698.2481 deb.soucheray@cbrealty.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 02/16/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NorthStar, MLS#: 6312584

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$325,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

St. Paul, MN

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Location

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Property Information for 1603 West Rome Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,480 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
  • Subdivision Name: Lanes Highland Park
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: Residential-Single Family
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Saint Paul
  • County Or Parish: Ramsey
  • County: Ramsey-MN
  • Directions: I-94 to South on Snelling Avenue to right on Rome Avenue. Destination is on your right.
  • Latitude: 44.913693
  • Longitude: -93.168158
  • Map Coordinate: 121-D2
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Saint Paul
  • City and Location Text: Saint Paul(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55116
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 28
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 162823140094
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,480.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LANES HIGHLAND PARK S 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ AND E 1/2 OF LOT 22 AND ALL OF LOT 23 BLK 24
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax With Assessments: 4480.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 625 - St. Paul
  • School District Number: 625
  • School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 907.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 907.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 135x63
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8503.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 907.0000
  • Building Area Total: 1814.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 907.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 907.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 77
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation Area: 907.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
  • Patio Porch Type: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Basement Type: Block, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Amenities Unit: Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: 1/2 Basement,Main Floor 3/4 Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Y
  • Garage Dimensions: 12x21
  • Garage Square Feet: 242
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Foyer, Unfinished
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Foyer, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13x9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 6x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 6x7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 24x38
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Unfinished

Property History for 1603 West Rome Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2023

Sold

NorthStar #6312584

$360,000
Feb 10, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1508839558

$360,000
Jan 28, 2023

Pending

NorthStar #6312584

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2023

Sold

NorthStar #6312584

$360,000
02/10/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1508839558

$360,000
01/28/2023

Pending

NorthStar #6312584

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1603 West Rome Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$180,200Additions$188,500Total$368,700
Tax Record2025$5,640 ($470 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,505 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1963CountyRAMSEYAPN16-28-23-14-0094

Schools near 1603 West Rome Avenue

This home is within St. Paul Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Expo for Excellence Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Highland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Highland Park Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Highland Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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