490 Summit Ave

$1,250,000
Price
6
Beds
8,200 Sq. Ft.
$152 / Sq. Ft.
8,200
Sq. Ft.
$152
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Elegant and timeless Summit Avenue mansion! Beautiful curb curb appeal, huge 0.59 acre lot. This 8200 sq. ft., 6 Bedroom, 5 Bath home was built in 1883 and designed by architect Clarence Johnston. The original charm is still evident throughout the natural light filled interior. Wonderful floor plan throughout with several entertaining spaces. Features include gleaming hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms with fireplaces, 3 porches, gorgeous dining room, library, mother in law apt., ballroom with enclosed...Elegant and timeless Summit Avenue mansion! Beautiful curb curb appeal, huge 0.59 acre lot. This 8200 sq. ft., 6 Bedroom, 5 Bath home was built in 1883 and designed by architect Clarence Johnston. The original charm is still evident throughout the natural light filled interior. Wonderful floor plan throughout with several entertaining spaces. Features include gleaming hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms with fireplaces, 3 porches, gorgeous dining room, library, mother in law apt., ballroom with enclosed porch overlooking Summit Avenue, 7 fireplaces and large fenced in yard. Finish upper level of the carriage house for additional space. Located just minutes from restaurants and shopping and all of St. Paul's unique offerings. 490 Summit Avenue is a stunning property and a historical piece of Minnesota history!
  1. Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty • Janet A Piontek

Property Details for 490 Summit Avenue

Neighborhood
Summit Hill
Subdivision Name
Terrace Park Add To, The C
Zoning Jurisdiction
Business/Commercial,Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 11:52 AM

Property Details for 490 Summit Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #6814266
Days on Compass16
Taxes$20,512 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1883
Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,700 SF
CountyRamsey County

Location

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Building Information for 490 Summit Avenue

Stories-Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,700 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,886 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,177

Property Taxes

$1,709

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 490 Summit Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Saint Paul
  • County Or Parish: Ramsey
  • County: Ramsey-MN
  • Directions: East of Dale Street on Summit.
  • Latitude: 44.9409278892
  • Longitude: -93.120748325
  • Map Coordinate: 122-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Saint Paul
  • City and Location Text: Saint Paul(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55102
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 28
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 012823310116
  • Tax Annual Amount: $20,512.00
  • Tax Legal Description: E 35 FT OF LOT 5 AND ALL OF LOTS 3 AND LOT 4 BLK 2
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 20512.0000
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: 8200.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 8200.0
  • Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Some Trees
  • Lot Size Area: 0.59
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 200 x 130
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 25700.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 8200.0000
  • Building Area Total: 8200.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 8200.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 142
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Foundation Area: 3016.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Front Porch,Rear Porch,Side Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Amenities Unit: Cable,French Doors,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Paneled Doors,Porch,Sun Room,Tile Floors,Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: Private Primary,Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Garage Square Feet: 0
  • Heating: Steam
  • Levels: More Than 2 Stories
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Porch, Sitting Room
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Porch, Sitting Room
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 32
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 21
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 30
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 27
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 18
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 17
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 16
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 15
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 24
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 16
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 14
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 16
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 22
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Porch

Property History for 490 Summit Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6814266

$1,250,000—
Nov 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6814266

—
Sep 15, 2022

Off Market

NorthStar #6175394

—
Sep 15, 2022

Off Market

NorthStar #6175394

—
Apr 6, 2022

Off Market

NorthStar #5739512

—
Apr 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6175394

$1,350,000—
Aug 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5739512

$1,350,000—
Dec 11, 2018

Sold

NorthStar #5028785

$930,000—
Dec 6, 2018

Pending

NorthStar #5028785

—
Dec 6, 2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5028785

$930,000—
Dec 5, 2018

Pending

NorthStar #5028785

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Dec 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5028785

$930,000—
Aug 23, 2018

Off Market

NorthStar #4957884

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May 23, 2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4957884

$990,000—
May 5, 2018

Off Market

NorthStar #4882905

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Oct 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4882905

$1,075,000—
Mar 16, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1590507

$1,250,000—
Jan 17, 2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1590507

$1,250,000—
Jul 15, 2006

Off Market

NorthStar #3138307

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Jan 18, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3138307

$1,550,000—
Nov 21, 2005

Off Market

NorthStar #3072914

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Aug 1, 2005

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3072914

$1,750,000—
Aug 1, 2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2153365

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Jul 31, 2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2153365

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Jul 31, 2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2153365

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Jun 5, 2003

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2153365

$1,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6814266

$1,250,000
11/26/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6814266

—
09/15/2022

Off Market

NorthStar #6175394

—
09/15/2022

Off Market

NorthStar #6175394

—
04/06/2022

Off Market

NorthStar #5739512

—
04/06/2022

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6175394

$1,350,000
08/19/2021

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5739512

$1,350,000
12/11/2018

Sold

NorthStar #5028785

$930,000
12/06/2018

Pending

NorthStar #5028785

—
12/06/2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5028785

$930,000
12/05/2018

Pending

NorthStar #5028785

—
12/05/2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5028785

$930,000
08/23/2018

Off Market

NorthStar #4957884

—
05/23/2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4957884

$990,000
05/05/2018

Off Market

NorthStar #4882905

—
10/05/2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4882905

$1,075,000
03/16/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1590507

$1,250,000
01/17/2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1590507

$1,250,000
07/15/2006

Off Market

NorthStar #3138307

—
01/18/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3138307

$1,550,000
11/21/2005

Off Market

NorthStar #3072914

—
08/01/2005

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3072914

$1,750,000
08/01/2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2153365

—
07/31/2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2153365

—
07/31/2003

Off Market

NorthStar #2153365

—
06/05/2003

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2153365

$1,500,000

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

Public Records for 490 Summit Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$434,500Additions$729,100Total$1,163,600
Tax Record2025$20,512 ($1,709 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt7,033 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,033 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,613 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1883Year Renovated1920ZoningFCountyRAMSEYAPN01-28-23-31-0116Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 490 Summit 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 - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Randolph Heights Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hidden River Middle School
Public6 to 8

Central Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Journeys Secondary School
Public8 to 12

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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490 Summit Avenue is a single family home for sale in St. Paul, MN 55102. This property was listed for sale on November 26, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $1,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 16 days and was last sold on December 11, 2018. This listing's school district is St. Paul Public School District. Nearby schools include Randolph Heights Elementary School, Hidden River Middle School and Central Senior High School. 490 Summit Avenue is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 8,200 sqft single family home built in 1883.

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