$365,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,638 Sq Ft
5,881 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$223 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • The kitchen features windows
  • 1-Story Property
  • Den
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 973 California Avenue West, a delightful Three-Bedroom, Two-Bath gem, brimming with charm, character and updated beauty! The inviting living room is bathed in natural light from large front windows, and features easy-care laminate flooring and a ceramic tiled foyer with guest coat closet. The eye-catching in-wall electric fireplace flanked by white display cabinets is the focal point of the room. Sit here to catch up with family and friends over coffee and snacks on chilly fall evenings. The dining room is adjacent, and offers mood-setting overhead lighting and large windows. The sun-splashed kitchen boasts sleek white cabinetry with contrasting gray-green bases, expanses of sensible workspace, and a center island with counter seating and pendant lighting. The bay window with window seat adds a touch of style and whimsy, and overlooks the pleasant backyard. The flexible den has neutral carpet, sunny windows, a closet, and could function as a home office or nursery to accommodate the changing needs of your household. Two bedrooms, each with soft-on-your-feet carpet, generous closets, and bright windows, are grouped on the main level with a ceramic tiled full bath with vanity. Remodeled in 2024, the lower level is a true treasure, providing additional space for comfortable living. The family room is enhanced with neutral carpet, plus recessed and sconce lighting. This is the perfect place to gather for game night or movie night! Double doors lead to a “hidden” laundry, and there is plenty of storage space available. A third bedroom has a large egress window, a double closet, neutral carpet and recessed lights. There is a convenient bath nearby with a vanity and ceramic tiled shower stall. Set up your grill to enjoy summer barbecues on the large patio in the fenced backyard. Play lawn games like croquet or touch football, or try out your green thumb and plant a flower or vegetable garden! Your car and patio furniture will be protected from the elements in the garage. Great location, close to shopping, dining, buslines and services. An easy commute to either downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul, and close to Como Park and Zoo, Como Lake and the golf course! Fabulous updates include a new hot water heater in 2023; new roof and kitchen renovation in 2022; and new furnace and central air in 2021. Move right in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Edelstein

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 651-270-1667 Listed on: 06/02/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Gretchen Doerfler

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 651-270-1667

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Hoeben

RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,806

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 5,881 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 131
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage
  • Basement Window Egress

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Grouts Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 232923210116

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,806

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 888
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Attribution Contact: 651-270-1667
  • Attribution Contact: 651-270-1667
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Storage Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room, Other
  • Living Area: 1638
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 750
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Den, Family Room, Patio

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full
  • Neighborhood: Como
  • PatioPorchType: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Square Feet: 308

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: St. Paul
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 625
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 651-767-8100

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 45 x 131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5880.6
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: Unknown
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Shake Siding, Wood Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 232923210116
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3806
  • TaxWithAssessments: 4022.0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Burk Amiee and Burk Derek
Bought by
Lee Cindy
Seller's Agent
Tom Edelstein
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Megan Hoeben
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
7.38%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-40.29%
Original Mortgage
$343,000
Outstanding Balance
$342,708
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$10,060

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2016
Sold by
Erickson Corey J
Bought by
Burk Amiee and Burk Derek

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,800
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $365,000 Watermark Title
Warranty Deed $192,000 All American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $343,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $365,000 +7.4% $223 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $339,900 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $3,920 $283,100 $60,000 $223,100
2023 $3,920 $261,500 $60,000 $201,500
2022 $3,712 $275,300 $60,000 $215,300
2021 $3,470 $231,500 $60,000 $171,500
2020 $3,368 $234,100 $60,000 $174,100
2019 $2,992 $214,000 $55,000 $159,000
2018 $2,692 $190,700 $55,000 $135,700
2017 $2,132 $179,100 $43,300 $135,800
2016 $2,226 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,020 $148,800 $43,300 $105,500
2014 $1,976 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6725550

NorthstarMLS

APN: 23-29-23-21-0116