This Stunning Historic Home in Saint Anthony Park is nestled on over half an acre in the charming Saint Anthony Park neighborhood, the Harvey A. Blodgett house, designed by the acclaimed Clarence Johnston in 1901, blends timeless elegance with modern updates. This meticulously preserved and extensively renovated home boasts over 4,000 square feet of living space, filled with beautiful hardwood floors, original woodwork, and exquisite architectural details. The main floor features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, built-in window seats, and beamed ceilings, alongside an original butler's pantry. The spacious kitchen offers a large cooking island and an informal dining area, with huge windows overlooking the private back yard, perfect for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find five bedrooms, plus an extraordinary primary suite on the third floor. This private retreat offers vaulted ceilings and a custom renovated four-piece bathroom, and cedar and walk-in closets. The recently updated lower level offers versatile space for family living, complete with a large family room, a new bathroom, and a room ready for an additional kitchen-ideal for multi-generational living or guests. The home also features an expansive, insulated, and heated garage that can accommodate four cars, complete with a built-in air compressor and plenty of room for tools. Above the garage, there is a large, finished room providing a versatile space to suit your needs, private home office, artist studio, workout room, or more. Outside, the backyard serves as a peaceful urban oasis with mature trees and a private patio, perfect for outdoor relaxation or entertaining. This historic gem offers the perfect balance of old-world charm and modern amenities, providing a rare opportunity to own a piece of Saint Anthony Park history.
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$1,200,000
2268 Knapp St, Saint Paul, MN 55108
6beds
4,213sqft
Single Family
Built in 1902
0.52 Acres Lot
$1,194,800 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$4,465 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,194,800
$1.08M - $1.33M
$4,465/mo
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Listed by:
Marcy Wengler 651-238-7434,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Juley V Speed
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6709743
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 417.78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.1x19.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 267.43 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.11x16.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 162.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4x12.10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 147.29 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.3x10.3
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 151.29 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3x12.3
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 116.39 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3x10.3
Primary bathroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 101 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.1x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 230.23 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.1x14.3
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 581.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36.10x16.10
Flex room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 98.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.9x9.9
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x8
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 95.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5x7.10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 178.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.7x12.11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 393.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27.3x14.4
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 31.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.11x5.11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 38.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.8x4.9
Walk in closet
- Level: Third
- Area: 225.54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6x17.9
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, In-Floor Heating, Radiator
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Tile Shower
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,213
- Total interior livable area: 4,213 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,230
- Finished area below ground: 787
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Floor Drain, Garage, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Details: Garage Dimensions (25x39)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 199 x 98 x 55 x 188 x 76
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 1313
- Parcel number: 202923430088
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: St Anthony Park Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000-4%$285/sqft |
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| 5/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$297/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6709743 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2025 | Listing removed | $1,250,000$297/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6709743 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+35.9%$297/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6709743 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2021 | Sold | $920,000+228.6%$218/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5764449 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/1993 | Sold | $280,000$66/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,676 +10.6% | $974,800 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $15,984 +3.6% | $970,400 +3% |
| 2023 | $15,426 +23.4% | $942,100 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $12,498 +2.1% | $905,300 +24.5% |
| 2021 | $12,236 -0.3% | $726,900 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $12,277 +8.9% | $724,900 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $11,278 | $675,000 |
| 2018 | $11,278 +2677.8% | $675,000 +3% |
| 2017 | $406 | $655,100 |
| 2016 | $406 -96.7% | -- |
| 2015 | $12,358 +9.1% | $681,900 |
| 2014 | $11,324 -3.2% | -- |
| 2013 | $11,698 +16.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $10,060 +1.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $9,886 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $8,114 +0.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $8,058 +18% | -- |
| 2007 | $6,830 +9% | -- |
| 2006 | $6,264 +16.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $5,388 +5% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,132 +3.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $4,972 +13.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,382 -17% | -- |
| 2001 | $5,278 +8.8% | -- |
| 2000 | $4,852 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: St. Anthony Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10St. Anthony Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Murray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Como Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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