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920 Magnolia Avenue E
920 Magnolia Avenue E
920 Magnolia Avenue E
920 Magnolia Avenue E
920 Magnolia Avenue E

920 Magnolia Avenue E, Saint Paul, MN 55106 - MLS# 7157245

MLS® #: 7157245|Days on Market: 20|Listed: Oct 8, 2026

$235,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,567
Acres
0.115
Year Built
1954
Property Type
Residential
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Garages
2
Days on Market
20
School District
625 - St. Paul

Welcome home to this charming, light-filled and airy 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow in St. Paul’s established Payne-Phalen neighborhood! Ideally located just minutes from Lake Phalen and beautiful Phalen Regional Park, with Lockwood Park only 100 yards away, this home offers a wonderful blend of comfort, outdoor space and everyday convenience.

Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a newer furnace & A/C, some updated plumbing, new carpet throughout the basement and stairs, new deck stairs and a new patio screen door. The kitchen is functional and well maintained, with newer refrigerator and dishwasher. Fresh mulch, trimmed landscaping and professional cleaning further enhance the home’s clean, move-in-ready appeal.

The main level showcases those beautiful hardwood floors throughout, including both bedrooms. Upstairs, the spacious oversized bedroom offers charming knotty pine walls and a good-sized walk-in closet, creating a cozy and distinctive retreat.

The finished lower level offers even more room to spread out, with a family room on one end and a separate recreation area on the other. Outside, the fenced backyard features a deck, patio and plenty of space for gardening, entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors. A detached 2-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage.

Located near Payne and Maryland Avenues, you’ll have shopping, dining and everyday conveniences close at hand, while easy access to major routes makes getting around the east metro a breeze.

A charming, well-maintained home with beautiful hardwood floors, a finished lower level, a generous backyard and detached 2-car garage, all in a convenient location close to parks and everyday amenities. Don’t forget to bring your green thumb!

920 Magnolia Avenue E, Saint Paul, MN 55106

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Interior Information

BasementBlock, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished, Storage Space
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingForced Air
FuelNatural Gas
LaundryIn Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup
Dining RoomEat In Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room
Interior AmenitiesDeck, Exercise Room, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Natural Woodwork, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-In Closet
ElectricCircuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Size & Levels

LevelsOne and One Half
Total Finished Sq Ft1,840 sq ft
Above Grade Finished1,120 sq ft
Below Grade Finished447 sq ft
Main Level Finished720 sq ft
Foundation Size30X24

Bathrooms

Full Baths1
Bathroom DetailsMain Floor Full Bath

Rooms

Main Level Rooms

Living Room17' x 12'
Kitchen12' x 10'
Bedroom 212' x 12'
Bedroom 312' x 10'
Deck14' x 13'

Upper Level Rooms

Bedroom30' x 13'

Other Rooms

Family Room15' x 15'
Laundry28' x 8'
Recreation Room14' x 15'

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorAluminum Siding
ConstructionBlock, Post and Beam
RoofAsphalt
FoundationBlock
Patio / PorchDeck, Patio
Garage Stalls2
Garage Size24X24 (576 sq ft)
Garage Door16' wide x 7' tall
ParkingDetached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener

Lot & Utilities

Property SubtypeSingle Family
Lot Size0.115 acres
Lot Dimensions40X126
Lot DescriptionPublic Transit (w/in 6 blks), Tree Coverage - Light
ZoningResidential-Single Family
SubdivisionLockwoods Add
TownshipSaint Paul
CountyRamsey
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
WaterCity Water/Connected
Road FrontageCity Street, Curbs, Paved Streets, Sidewalks
FencingChain Link, Full, Privacy

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Taxes$3,544
Tax Year2026
Tax w/ Assessments$3,760
Other Annual Assessments$216
Assessment PendingYes
Parcel Number282922230005
Financing OptionsAdj. Rate/Gr Payment, Conventional, Cash, MHFA/WHEDA
Assumable MortgageNot Assumable
List TypeExclusive Right To Sell

Location

Call 612-356-2121For Showings and Questions

Neighborhood at a Glance

In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 49% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 20 minutes.

Cost of Ownership

Median home value

$224,800

Lower than the St. Paul median

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$2,735/yr

Lower than the St. Paul median

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,449/mo

Lower than the St. Paul median

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$562/mo

Lower than the St. Paul median

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,268/mo

Similar to the St. Paul median

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

Homes in the Area

Owner-occupied homes

49%

Lower than St. Paul overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1938

Similar to the St. Paul median

The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.

Home age by decade

The share of homes built during each period.

  • 1950-195913%
  • 1939 or earlier51%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached50%
  • 2-4 units21%
  • 5+ units29%

Getting Around

Average commute

20 min

Lower than the St. Paul median

The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.

How people get to work

The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.

  • Drive alone68%
  • Carpool21%
  • Work from home9%

Homes with broadband

92%

Similar than St. Paul overall

The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Estimates for the surrounding census tract, not this specific home.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Schools

Saint Paul Public Schools

This home is in the Frost Lake Elementary School, Battle Creek Middle and Johnson Senior High attendance areas of Saint Paul Public Schools.

Elementary

Frost Lake Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 1.6 mi away

Enrollment
593
Students per teacher
13.2

1505 Hoyt Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106

(651) 293-8930

Middle

Battle Creek Middle

Grades 6-8 · 3.1 mi away

Enrollment
619
Students per teacher
17.2

2121 Park Dr N, Saint Paul, MN 55119

(651) 293-8960

High

Johnson Senior High

Grades 9-12 · 0.6 mi away

Enrollment
1,076
Students per teacher
19.2

1349 Arcade St, Saint Paul, MN 55106

(651) 293-8890

School assignments can change. Verify enrollment with Saint Paul Public Schools.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Education attendance areas (2025-26); NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

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