159 Bernard St E, West St Paul (Saint Paul), MN 55118 Property Records

Dakota County property record for 159 Bernard St E, West St Paul, MN 55118

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,928 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$265,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill$3,460 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2022 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN42-83750-02-100

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN42-83750-02-100

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area768 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,928 sqft (0.159 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area520 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 BERNARD ST E
CitySAINT PAUL
StateMN
Zip55118-1516
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWEST SIDE REAL ESTATE COMPANYS ADDITION 10 2 ALL OF LOT 9 BLK 2 & W 1/2 OF LOT 10 BLK 2 & PT VAC ALLEY ADJ
Legal SubdivisionWEST SIDE REAL ESTATE COMPANYS ADDITION
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number100
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ST. PAUL
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract60101

Owner

Source: Dakota County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address159 BERNARD ST E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-1516
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 10, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 21, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 11, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Aug 3, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20221470210
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Recording DateOct 10, 2022
Property Address159 BERNARD ST E, WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-1516
Document Number0003561900
Instrument DateSep 28, 2022
Instrument3561900
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2022
Title CompanyMINNESOTA TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$874.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 BERNARD ST E, WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-1516

Mortgage

Document Number0003561901
DateOct 10, 2022
Instrument3561901
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2052

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Property Address159 BERNARD ST E, WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-1516
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2022
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003530702
DateMar 21, 2022
Instrument3530702
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.5%
Type Change DateApr 1, 2029
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change8.5%
IndexOther
Max Rate8.5%

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address159 BERNARD ST E, WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-1516
Document Number0003300166
Instrument DateApr 3, 2019
Instrument3300166
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyBURNET TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 BERNARD ST E, WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-1516
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0003300167
DateApr 11, 2019
Instrument3300167
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2049

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Recording DateAug 3, 2018
Property Address159 BERNARD ST E, WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-1516
Document Number0003263974
Instrument DateJul 11, 2018
Instrument3263974
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 BERNARD ST E, WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-1516

Mortgage

Document Number0003263975
DateAug 3, 2018
Instrument3263975
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dakota County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyDakota County
MunicipalityWest St. Paul City
Unified School DistrictWest St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,460.00 (+22.18%)$264,300 (+6.44%) Land $65,400 Building $198,900$264,300 (+6.44%) Land $65,400 Building $198,900
2023$2,832.00 Homeowner's exemption
2022$248,300 Land $65,400 Building $182,900$248,300 Land $65,400 Building $182,900

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 October 4, 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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