NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1261 Watson Ave Saint Paul, MN 55116

Highland Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $354,000 - $405,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,512 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 18, 2025

Last sale price $362,500 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,413 / mo

54 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2025

This home is located at 1261 Watson Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116 since 23 January 2025 and is currently estimated at $374,771, approximately $247 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 1261 Watson Ave is a home located in Ramsey County with nearby schools including Expo for Excellence Elementary School, Highland Park Middle School, and Highland Park Senior High.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John McGovern

John McGovern Listed on: 01/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Derwayne Moore

Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes

Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,814

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 4,966 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 130

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Drain

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Boiler Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Daniels Sub 1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 102823420151

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,814

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

4,966 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Wall Unit(s)
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1312
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Drain Tiled, Full
  • Living Area: 1512
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Neighborhood: Highland

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: St. Paul
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 651-767-8100

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 40 X 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4965.84
  • Land Lease: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 102823420151
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4814
  • TaxWithAssessments: 4814.0000

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John McGovern
John McGovern
Buyer's Agent
Derwayne Moore
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
List Price
$357,500
Sold Price
$362,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.4%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$374,771

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,271
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.68%
Original Mortgage
$350,401
Outstanding Balance
$346,737
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$28,034

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,500,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$362,500 Titlesmart
$240,000 Land Title
$189,000 None Available
$189,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $350,401
Previous Owner $5,500,000
Previous Owner $162,000
Closed $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $362,500 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Off Market $362,500 -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $357,500 -- $236 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,814 $364,400 $122,400 $242,000
2024 $4,814 $268,400 $122,400 $146,000
2023 $4,814 $270,400 $122,400 $148,000
2022 $4,864 $273,400 $122,400 $151,000
2021 $3,596 $273,400 $122,400 $151,000
2020 $3,678 $241,700 $122,400 $119,300
2019 $3,930 $231,200 $122,400 $108,800
2018 $3,284 $234,400 $122,400 $112,000
2017 $3,026 $205,800 $122,400 $83,400
2016 $3,110 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,818 $187,400 $102,000 $85,400
2014 $2,764 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John McGovern

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John McGovern

    John McGovern

    (651) 528-7444

    4 in this area

    173 Total Sales

    John McGovern
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  • Derwayne Moore

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Derwayne Moore

    Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes

    (651) 331-1207

    2 in this area

    160 Total Sales

    Derwayne Moore
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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6652217

NorthstarMLS

APN: 10-28-23-42-0151

Minnesota Ramsey County Saint Paul 55116 Highland Park

1261 Watson Ave, Saint Paul, MN

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