1238 Charles Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104 Property Records

Ramsey County property record for 1238 Charles Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.112 acres (4,922 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$168,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill$3,552 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34-29-23-13-0064

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-29-23-13-0064

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,232 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area632 sqft
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,922 sqft (0.112 acres)
Lot Dimensions124 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1238 CHARLES AVE
CitySAINT PAUL
StateMN
Zip55104-2516
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeD
Legal DescriptionSYNDICATE NO. 5 ADDITION LOT 5 BLK 25
Legal Range23
Legal Township29
Legal Section34
Legal Quarter1
Quarter-Quarter Section3
Legal SubdivisionSYNDICATE NO 5 ADDITION
Legal Block25
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Township / Civil DivisionST. PAUL
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract32300

Owner

Source: Ramsey County records, as of April 29, 2024

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address1238 CHARLES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-2516
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 24, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 24, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number232627
Prior Transfer DateJun 18, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc232627
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Property Address1238 CHARLES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-2516
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0A04924069
DateDec 13, 2021
InstrumentA04924069
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJan 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ramsey County assessment roll, as of February 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyRamsey County
MunicipalitySt. Paul City
Unified School DistrictSt. Paul Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$3,552.00 Homeowner's exemption$231,100 Land $35,000 Building $196,100$231,100 Land $35,000 Building $196,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 20, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSaint Paul Regional Water Services
serves 392,529 people · EPA ID MN1620026
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead10 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Apr 2022
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 839 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GigFire, Verizon.

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