987 Wakefield Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55106

$314,777
Active
estimated monthly payment
4 Beds  |  2 Baths  |  1,804 Sq Ft  |  Single Family  |  MLS # 6768413
Open House(s)
Sun, Aug. 24 10:30am to 12:30pm
  • This Dutch Colonial home, with a gambrel roof; welcomes you with vibrant perennials adding color and charm. Newly poured concrete steps provide a fresh, clean entrance, while a rain barrel collects water sustainably.
    This Dutch Colonial home, with a gambrel roof; welcomes you with vibrant perennials adding color and charm. Newly poured concrete steps provide a fresh, clean entrance, while a rain barrel collects water sustainably.
  • Step inside the inviting enclosed front porch, perfect for relaxing. This bright, versatile space features gleaming luxury plank flooring and a beautifully refinished ceiling.
    Step inside the inviting enclosed front porch, perfect for relaxing. This bright, versatile space features gleaming luxury plank flooring and a beautifully refinished ceiling.
  • Ample windows allow natural light to pour in, making this the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Whether used as a sunny sitting area, home office, or cozy reading nook, this porch offers both charm and functionality.
    Ample windows allow natural light to pour in, making this the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Whether used as a sunny sitting area, home office, or cozy reading nook, this porch offers both charm and functionality.
  • Sleek kitchen with stainless steel and butcher block counters. Home chefs will love the gas stove and vented hood—ideal for creating culinary masterpieces!
    Sleek kitchen with stainless steel and butcher block counters. Home chefs will love the gas stove and vented hood—ideal for creating culinary masterpieces!
  • Experience the heart of the home in this beautifully updated kitchen, featuring brand new windows that fill the space with natural light.
    Experience the heart of the home in this beautifully updated kitchen, featuring brand new windows that fill the space with natural light.
  • Pristine hardwood floors complement the sleek stainless-steel appliances.
    Pristine hardwood floors complement the sleek stainless-steel appliances.
  • This modern, bright kitchen blends style and functionality, ready for gatherings or everyday living.
    This modern, bright kitchen blends style and functionality, ready for gatherings or everyday living.
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  • 987 Wakefield Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Listing Photo  9
  • Step into the elegant formal dining room, where classic 1912 craftsmanship shines.
    Step into the elegant formal dining room, where classic 1912 craftsmanship shines.
  • Sunlight dances across the warm wood tones, creating an inviting atmosphere—perfect for memorable gatherings and special occasions.
    Sunlight dances across the warm wood tones, creating an inviting atmosphere—perfect for memorable gatherings and special occasions.
  • Original hardwood floors flow throughout the space, beautifully accented by rich natural woodwork, including trim and moldings that showcase timeless character.
    Original hardwood floors flow throughout the space, beautifully accented by rich natural woodwork, including trim and moldings that showcase timeless character.
  • Step into this charming living room, where artistry meets warmth. The stunning stained and leaded glass windows serve as captivating focal points.
    Step into this charming living room, where artistry meets warmth. The stunning stained and leaded glass windows serve as captivating focal points.
  • Experience the charm and openness of this spacious living room, enhanced by elegant arched pass-throughs that seamlessly connect the space to adjacent rooms.
    Experience the charm and openness of this spacious living room, enhanced by elegant arched pass-throughs that seamlessly connect the space to adjacent rooms.
  • The arched pass-throughs offer graceful architectural details that invites natural light to flow freely, creating a warm and airy ambiance.
    The arched pass-throughs offer graceful architectural details that invites natural light to flow freely, creating a warm and airy ambiance.
  • Welcome guests into a warm entryway with natural wood trim, hardwood floors, and a classic chandelier. It connects to the staircase with wood banisters and a decorative stained-glass window, blending historic charm with timeless style.
    Welcome guests into a warm entryway with natural wood trim, hardwood floors, and a classic chandelier. It connects to the staircase with wood banisters and a decorative stained-glass window, blending historic charm with timeless style.
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  • An original stained-glass window in the entryway is a beautiful architectural feature combining craftsmanship, artistry, and function that gives colorful light play.
    An original stained-glass window in the entryway is a beautiful architectural feature combining craftsmanship, artistry, and function that gives colorful light play.
  • There is an additional stained-glass window visible from both the porch and the living room.
    There is an additional stained-glass window visible from both the porch and the living room.
  • The remodeled half bath off the kitchen features a new toilet, sleek vanity, modern mirror, and a bright window that lets in natural light.
    The remodeled half bath off the kitchen features a new toilet, sleek vanity, modern mirror, and a bright window that lets in natural light.
  • Spacious primary suite features custom built-in closets, widened entry with stylish barn doors, and room for a king-sized bed—a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort.
    Spacious primary suite features custom built-in closets, widened entry with stylish barn doors, and room for a king-sized bed—a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort.
  • The 2023 model MAW12AV1QWT-C is a Midea 12,000 BTU U-shaped smart window air conditioner designed to cool, dehumidify, and ventilate spaces up to about 350 square feet. It features ultra-quiet operation.
    The 2023 model MAW12AV1QWT-C is a Midea 12,000 BTU U-shaped smart window air conditioner designed to cool, dehumidify, and ventilate spaces up to about 350 square feet. It features ultra-quiet operation.
  • Bedroom 2 has new windows that fill the space with natural light.  A large closet provides ample storage and organization.
    Bedroom 2 has new windows that fill the space with natural light. A large closet provides ample storage and organization.
  • Alternate view of bedroom 2.
    Alternate view of bedroom 2.
  • Bedroom 3.
    Bedroom 3.
  • Alternate view of bedroom 3.
    Alternate view of bedroom 3.
  • The upper-level hallway features a built-in linen closet and drawers, providing convenient and organized storage for towels, linens, and toiletries.
    The upper-level hallway features a built-in linen closet and drawers, providing convenient and organized storage for towels, linens, and toiletries.
  • The fully remodeled bathroom features a tub with a ceramic tile surround, new tile flooring, and an updated vanity with a matching mirror and stool.
    The fully remodeled bathroom features a tub with a ceramic tile surround, new tile flooring, and an updated vanity with a matching mirror and stool.
  • The lower-level family room features new wood flooring, a bright lookout window that fills the space with natural light, and fresh paint throughout.
    The lower-level family room features new wood flooring, a bright lookout window that fills the space with natural light, and fresh paint throughout.
  • Alternate view of the family room.
    Alternate view of the family room.
  • The lower-level bedroom has a newer egress window for natural light and safety, plus a spacious walk-in closet that offers ample storage.
    The lower-level bedroom has a newer egress window for natural light and safety, plus a spacious walk-in closet that offers ample storage.
  • The large patio offers a private oasis, enclosed by a privacy fence for seclusion. It features a relaxing hot tub, creating a perfect outdoor retreat for unwinding and entertaining space.
    The large patio offers a private oasis, enclosed by a privacy fence for seclusion. It features a relaxing hot tub, creating a perfect outdoor retreat for unwinding and entertaining space.
  • The new concrete patio slopes away from the foundation for effective drainage. A stylish pergola above offers shade and design, making this outdoor space inviting and perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings.
    The new concrete patio slopes away from the foundation for effective drainage. A stylish pergola above offers shade and design, making this outdoor space inviting and perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings.
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  • 987 Wakefield Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Listing Photo  35
  • 987 Wakefield Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Listing Photo  36
  • The backyard has lush landscaping with vibrant perennials, creating a colorful garden. A privacy fence surrounds the space, offering seclusion and a peaceful setting, ideal for enjoying nature and relaxing outdoors.
    The backyard has lush landscaping with vibrant perennials, creating a colorful garden. A privacy fence surrounds the space, offering seclusion and a peaceful setting, ideal for enjoying nature and relaxing outdoors.
  • The backyard features a sturdy playset, perfect for kids to climb, swing, and explore.
    The backyard features a sturdy playset, perfect for kids to climb, swing, and explore.
  • The charming playhouse is nestled in the yard, adorned with blooming flowers that add color and whimsy. Its inviting design creates a magical spot for kids to imagine and play.
    The charming playhouse is nestled in the yard, adorned with blooming flowers that add color and whimsy. Its inviting design creates a magical spot for kids to imagine and play.
  • The playhouse interior features charming details including a real cast farm sink, adding authentic farmhouse character. This unique playhouse gives an imaginative space for kids to play.
    The playhouse interior features charming details including a real cast farm sink, adding authentic farmhouse character. This unique playhouse gives an imaginative space for kids to play.
  • The playhouse features a charming double loft, perfect for playtime adventures and cozy sleepovers.
    The playhouse features a charming double loft, perfect for playtime adventures and cozy sleepovers.
  • The vegetable garden is securely fenced off from the backyard to protect plants from pets. This dedicated space allows for healthy growth of fresh veggies.
    The vegetable garden is securely fenced off from the backyard to protect plants from pets. This dedicated space allows for healthy growth of fresh veggies.
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  • 987 Wakefield Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Listing Photo  44
  • Newer roof.
    Newer roof.
  • Photograph of the front during the spring season.
    Photograph of the front during the spring season.
  • The mature tree-lined street boasts a lush canopy formed by large, spreading branches that arch overhead, providing ample shade and a serene, inviting atmosphere.
    The mature tree-lined street boasts a lush canopy formed by large, spreading branches that arch overhead, providing ample shade and a serene, inviting atmosphere.
  • Floor 1
    Floor 1
  • Floor 2
    Floor 2
  • Lower Level
    Lower Level

About The Listing

Originally built in 1912, this charming home blends classic character with modern conveniences and exceptional outdoor space on a rare double lot. Showcasing rich natural woodwork, stunning stained glass, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors, it features 3 spacious bedrooms upstairs and 2 remodeled bathrooms. The kitchen boasts newer appliances and a vented hood. The convenient pantry off the formal dining room is great for storage. Recent upgrades include a roof, gutters with leaf guards, exterior drain tile, framed patio, 200-amp electrical service, and 2 high-end Midea air conditioning units for optimal comfort. The lower level has been fully remodeled, offering a family room, an additional bedroom, and newer washer and dryer for added convenience. Enjoy a gorgeous concrete patio, a large front porch, a relaxing hot tub, and a charming playhouse nestled among vibrant perennials. The property is enclosed by a newer privacy fence, and the home is situated on a serene, mature canopy tree-lined street with a quiet dead-end alleyway, enhancing privacy and curb appeal. Additional enhancements include new windows, zoned heating, freshly painted interior, updated plumbing, stylish farm doors in the primary suite, and a newer fence — all combining to deliver a perfect blend of historic charm and modern living. Book your tour today!


Listing courtesy of Shannon M. Earle, Fresh Start Realty
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Property Details

Features

 
 
 
Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Contingency Type: None
Year Built: 1912
MLS #: 6768413
Bedrooms: 4
Square Feet: 1,804
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Price Per Square Foot: $174
Bathrooms (Half) : 1
Bathrooms (Three Quarters) : 0
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Description: Detached, Gravel, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Sewer Description: City Sewer/Connected
Air Conditioning Type: Window Unit(s), Zoned
Water: City Water/Connected
Heat Type: Boiler, Hot Water, Radiator(s)
Basement: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Storage Space, Sump Basket, Sump Pump
Construction Description: Vinyl Siding
Roof Description: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
Disability Features: None
Latest Update: 08/21/2025
List Date: 08/21/2025
Listing Agent ID: 505005825
Listing Office: Fresh Start Realty
Listing Office ID: 21234
Data Source: NorthstarMLS - The Regional MLS of Minnesota
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Fence: Full, Other, Wood
Lot Dimensions: 124x66x124x65
Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
Pool Description: None
Lot Features: Many Trees
School District: St. Paul
Tax Year: 2025
Estimated Taxes: $4,562
Contingency Type: None
City: Saint Paul
Zip: 55106
County: Ramsey
Subdivision: Wakefield Place
State: MN

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Listing last updated: 08/21/25

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