1852 James Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105

$799,900
Active
estimated monthly payment
3 Beds  |  3 Baths  |  2,073 Sq Ft  |  Single Family  |  MLS # 6790721
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Sat, Nov. 1 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Rebuilt from the ground up in 2016 and refined with a series of exceptional upgrades, this Mac-Groveland home offers the design, finishes, and function of high-end new construction.
    Rebuilt from the ground up in 2016 and refined with a series of exceptional upgrades, this Mac-Groveland home offers the design, finishes, and function of high-end new construction.
  • Set on a quiet block in the heart of Mac-Groveland, this beautifully rebuilt home pairs timeless curb appeal with the quality and design of high-end new construction.
    Set on a quiet block in the heart of Mac-Groveland, this beautifully rebuilt home pairs timeless curb appeal with the quality and design of high-end new construction.
  • Extraordinary three-car garage—two separate, fully finished, climate-controlled bays—plus a fully paid-off solar array that provides ongoing energy credits and long-term savings.
    Extraordinary three-car garage—two separate, fully finished, climate-controlled bays—plus a fully paid-off solar array that provides ongoing energy credits and long-term savings.
  • Bright and open, the living room connects effortlessly with the kitchen and dining spaces, featuring refined millwork, recessed lighting, and timeless craftsmanship.
    Bright and open, the living room connects effortlessly with the kitchen and dining spaces, featuring refined millwork, recessed lighting, and timeless craftsmanship.
  • Centered on a stunning gas fireplace with custom surround, the living room is bright and inviting, featuring newer windows and a thoughtfully designed front entry.
    Centered on a stunning gas fireplace with custom surround, the living room is bright and inviting, featuring newer windows and a thoughtfully designed front entry.
  • A centered fireplace framed by windows and hand-scraped wood floors create symmetry and warmth. Power and coax are prewired behind the artwork, allowing for a seamless TV setup.
    A centered fireplace framed by windows and hand-scraped wood floors create symmetry and warmth. Power and coax are prewired behind the artwork, allowing for a seamless TV setup.
  • Crafted details stand out here: custom mantle and trim, a clean tile surround, and a high-quality gas insert. A polished, stone-look hearth completes this timeless focal point.
    Crafted details stand out here: custom mantle and trim, a clean tile surround, and a high-quality gas insert. A polished, stone-look hearth completes this timeless focal point.
  • This kitchen is truly remarkable—anchored by an oversized Cambria island and elevated with high-end JennAir appliances, designer lighting, and finishes that rival far more expensive homes.
    This kitchen is truly remarkable—anchored by an oversized Cambria island and elevated with high-end JennAir appliances, designer lighting, and finishes that rival far more expensive homes.
  • Cooking and design meet seamlessly here: a professional-grade JennAir range and hood, elegant tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, and warm undercabinet lighting create a refined workspace.
    Cooking and design meet seamlessly here: a professional-grade JennAir range and hood, elegant tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, and warm undercabinet lighting create a refined workspace.
  • With its expansive island and open layout, the kitchen connects seamlessly to the living and dining areas—ideal for gatherings and entertaining.
    With its expansive island and open layout, the kitchen connects seamlessly to the living and dining areas—ideal for gatherings and entertaining.
  • Exceptional in design and function, the kitchen offers cabinetry on all sides of the island, open shelving, a beverage cooler, and a custom pantry cabinet, plus pull-out shelving in most base cabinets for added convenience.
    Exceptional in design and function, the kitchen offers cabinetry on all sides of the island, open shelving, a beverage cooler, and a custom pantry cabinet, plus pull-out shelving in most base cabinets for added convenience.
  • Framed by custom millwork, the dining room is a showpiece of symmetry and craftsmanship—featuring wainscoting, crown molding, elegant pillars, and a statement pendant.
    Framed by custom millwork, the dining room is a showpiece of symmetry and craftsmanship—featuring wainscoting, crown molding, elegant pillars, and a statement pendant.
  • From every angle, the home reflects pride of ownership—immaculately maintained, thoughtfully updated, and truly move-in ready.
    From every angle, the home reflects pride of ownership—immaculately maintained, thoughtfully updated, and truly move-in ready.
  • Efficient and well-designed, the mudroom connects the back deck, patio, and garage to the kitchen, featuring a built-in bench with shoe storage, hooks for coats, and a storage cabinet above.
    Efficient and well-designed, the mudroom connects the back deck, patio, and garage to the kitchen, featuring a built-in bench with shoe storage, hooks for coats, and a storage cabinet above.
  • Generous in width, the staircase features a mid-level landing and custom millwork that elevate what’s typically a simple transition space. Note the custom built-in cabinets and display shelves on the stairs to the lower level.
    Generous in width, the staircase features a mid-level landing and custom millwork that elevate what’s typically a simple transition space. Note the custom built-in cabinets and display shelves on the stairs to the lower level.
  • Calm and inviting, the primary bedroom offers a true sense of retreat with generous space for rest and reading, backyard views, soft natural light, and the comfort of a private bath and walk-in closet.
    Calm and inviting, the primary bedroom offers a true sense of retreat with generous space for rest and reading, backyard views, soft natural light, and the comfort of a private bath and walk-in closet.
  • Bright and well-proportioned, the primary bedroom fits a king bed, nightstands, and reading chair with ease.
    Bright and well-proportioned, the primary bedroom fits a king bed, nightstands, and reading chair with ease.
  • The primary bath combines function and style with a quartz double vanity, and a frameless walk-in shower featuring rain and handheld heads.
    The primary bath combines function and style with a quartz double vanity, and a frameless walk-in shower featuring rain and handheld heads.
  • Beautiful tilework and soft, even lighting create a calm, spa-like atmosphere in the primary shower.
    Beautiful tilework and soft, even lighting create a calm, spa-like atmosphere in the primary shower.
  • Beautifully designed custom cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers defines this spacious walk-in closet—a highly functional, symmetrical system that maximizes both storage and style.
    Beautifully designed custom cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers defines this spacious walk-in closet—a highly functional, symmetrical system that maximizes both storage and style.
  • Clean and comfortable secondary bedroom with ceiling fan and generous natural light—great space for family, guests, or a home office.
    Clean and comfortable secondary bedroom with ceiling fan and generous natural light—great space for family, guests, or a home office.
  • Neutral palette, white trim, and ample closet space—versatile and ready for personal touches. Note the built-in storage dresser in the hallway.
    Neutral palette, white trim, and ample closet space—versatile and ready for personal touches. Note the built-in storage dresser in the hallway.
  • All three bedrooms are on the upper level
    All three bedrooms are on the upper level
  • Beautifully finished second bath with a custom double vanity, stylish mirrors, and a full shower-tub with floor-to-ceiling tile surround—an elevated space for family or guests.
    Beautifully finished second bath with a custom double vanity, stylish mirrors, and a full shower-tub with floor-to-ceiling tile surround—an elevated space for family or guests.
  • Beautifully finished upper-level laundry with custom cabinetry, quartz counter, stainless sink, fold-down drying rack, and tile floor—another example of the home’s thoughtful design and layout.
    Beautifully finished upper-level laundry with custom cabinetry, quartz counter, stainless sink, fold-down drying rack, and tile floor—another example of the home’s thoughtful design and layout.
  • Finished lower-level space suited for a compact media area, playroom, or workout space. While much smaller in scale than the rest of the home, it’s bright and clean.
    Finished lower-level space suited for a compact media area, playroom, or workout space. While much smaller in scale than the rest of the home, it’s bright and clean.
  • Additional lower-level spaces include a professionally encapsulated crawlspace with excellent lighting (outstanding storage space), plus a utility room, and under-stairs storage closet.
    Additional lower-level spaces include a professionally encapsulated crawlspace with excellent lighting (outstanding storage space), plus a utility room, and under-stairs storage closet.
  • Inviting outdoor spaces include a large deck and high-end paver patio and walkways, complemented by engineered siding, aluminum trim, and mature landscaping for truly low-maintenance living
    Inviting outdoor spaces include a large deck and high-end paver patio and walkways, complemented by engineered siding, aluminum trim, and mature landscaping for truly low-maintenance living
  • An incredible, fully insulated three-car garage with two separate bays—each individually heated and cooled with its own Daikin mini-split system.
    An incredible, fully insulated three-car garage with two separate bays—each individually heated and cooled with its own Daikin mini-split system.
  • Abundant recessed lighting and attic storage access.
    Abundant recessed lighting and attic storage access.
  • The second bay of the insulated three-car garage is fully finished with recessed lighting and its own door and opener. Individually heated and cooled, it’s ideal for year-round use as a gym, workshop, or studio.
    The second bay of the insulated three-car garage is fully finished with recessed lighting and its own door and opener. Individually heated and cooled, it’s ideal for year-round use as a gym, workshop, or studio.
  • Set up here for golf swing practice, the single-bay garage highlights the space’s flexibility—fully finished, individually climate controlled, and easily adaptable for hobbies, projects, or parking.
    Set up here for golf swing practice, the single-bay garage highlights the space’s flexibility—fully finished, individually climate controlled, and easily adaptable for hobbies, projects, or parking.
  • Set in the highly sought-after Mac-Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul, this turnkey home offers the complete package—style, function, and value that couldn't be replicated at this price.
    Set in the highly sought-after Mac-Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul, this turnkey home offers the complete package—style, function, and value that couldn't be replicated at this price.
  • Seamless indoor–outdoor living with direct access from the kitchen to the deck—an inviting spot for happy hour, summer dinners, or entertaining friends and family.
    Seamless indoor–outdoor living with direct access from the kitchen to the deck—an inviting spot for happy hour, summer dinners, or entertaining friends and family.
  • Wonderful, inviting, and easy-to-maintain outdoor space. Note the lighting on the garage—including recessed soffit lights and sconces beside the service door—and the beautiful mature tree.
    Wonderful, inviting, and easy-to-maintain outdoor space. Note the lighting on the garage—including recessed soffit lights and sconces beside the service door—and the beautiful mature tree.

About The Listing

Almost entirely rebuilt in 2016 and enhanced with a series of remarkable upgrades, this Mac-Groveland home lives like high-end new construction—thoughtfully designed, beautifully finished, and exceptionally functional. The open main level centers on a stunning kitchen with an expansive Cambria island, JennAir appliances including a commercial-grade gas range and built-in refrigerator, and layered lighting that elevates both cooking and entertaining. Every space feels connected and intentional, from the inviting living and dining areas to the well-planned mudroom and patio doors leading to the cedar deck. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a boutique retreat with an expansive custom closet system and a luxurious bath with a double vanity and frameless glass shower. Two additional bedrooms, a beautiful second bath, and an efficient, well-appointed laundry room complete the upper level. The lower level includes a compact family room and utility area, along with a clean, well-lit crawlspace with vapor barrier that offers practical storage without unnecessary maintenance. The three-car garage is extraordinary—two separate, fully finished spaces, each insulated and climate-controlled with its own HVAC system, recessed lighting, and loft storage above. A fully paid-off All Energy Solar array provides ongoing utility credits. With high-quality materials, modern systems, and thoughtful design throughout, this home delivers the sophistication of new construction at a rare value.


Listing courtesy of Charles K Adair, Compass
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Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Contingency Type: None
Year Built: 1921
MLS #: 6790721
Bedrooms: 3
Square Feet: 2,073
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Price Per Square Foot: $386
Bathrooms (Half) : 1
Bathrooms (Three Quarters) : 0
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Description: Detached, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Storage
Sewer Description: City Sewer/Connected
Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
Water: City Water/Connected
Heat Type: Forced Air
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Partially Finished, Storage Space
Construction Description: Engineered Wood
Roof Description: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
Days On Market (Continuous): 5
Disability Features: None
Latest Update: 10/29/2025
List Date: 10/24/2025
Listing Agent ID: 506094158
Listing Office: Compass
Listing Office ID: 49138
Data Source: NorthstarMLS - The Regional MLS of Minnesota
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Wine Cooler
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fence: Partial
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 122
Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Some Trees
School District: St. Paul
Tax Year: 2025
Estimated Taxes: $12,512
Contingency Type: None
City: Saint Paul
Zip: 55105
County: Ramsey
Subdivision: Kipps Macalester Park, , St Pa
State: MN

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Listing last updated: 10/29/25

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