Ramsey County property record for 156 Otis Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,272 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,992 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-23-12-0121 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-23-12-0121 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,272 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,722 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 550 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 156 OTIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55104-5636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | DESNOYER PARK,RAMSEY CO., MINN N 1/2 OF LOT 6 AND ALL OF LOT 5 BLK 59 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Quarter | 1 |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESNOYER PARK,RAMSEY CO, MINN |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 43002 |
156 Otis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of April 29, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 156 OTIS AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-5636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LEND SMART MTG |
| May 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | T02686445 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 156 OTIS AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-5636 |
| Document Number | 0002686446 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 156 OTIS AVE ST PAUL MN 551045636, ST PAUL, MN 55104-5636 |
| Document Number | 0002686446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2686446 |
| Name | LEND SMART MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 7, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 156 OTIS AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-5636 |
| Document Number | 0002587866 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2587866 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 156 OTIS AVE ST PAUL MN 551045636, ST PAUL, MN 55104-5636 |
Source: Ramsey County assessment roll, as of February 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey County |
| Municipality | St. Paul City |
| Unified School District | St. Paul Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,992.00 | $840,000 Land $220,300 Building $619,700 | $840,000 Land $220,300 Building $619,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Otis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 156 Otis Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Saint Paul Regional Water Services serves 392,529 people · EPA ID MN1620026 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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