1696 5th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Property Records

Ramsey County property record for 1696 5th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 998 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.131 acres (5,715 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$130,000 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill$4,086 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2020 Loan Modification
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34-29-22-14-0052

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-29-22-14-0052
Alternative APNs
  • 8265623
  • 301545

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area998 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area832 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area5,715 sqft (0.131 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 45 ft wide
View / LotNeighborhood / Spot
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number301545
Street Address1696 5TH ST E
CitySAINT PAUL
StateMN
Zip55106-5409
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTAYLORS SUB OF L17 LEES SUBU EX W 25 FT LOT 7 AND EX E 1O FT LOT 6
Legal Range22
Legal Township29
Legal Section34
Legal SubdivisionTAYLORS SUB OF L17 LEES SUBU
Legal Lot Number6-7
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Township / Civil DivisionST. PAUL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract34701

Owner

1696 5th St E is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2025.

Source: Ramsey County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1696 5TH ST E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-5409
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 23, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BK
Jun 12, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BK
Dec 23, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 23, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 23, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 5, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2012399897
Last Transfer DateFeb 17, 2025
Transfer Doc0005058439
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Property Address1696 5TH ST E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-5409
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0A04885532
DateMay 21, 2021
InstrumentA04885532
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueJun 1, 2041

October 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Property Address1696 5TH ST E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-5409
Document Number0004845730
Instrument DateOct 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1696 5TH ST E ST PAUL MN 551065409, ST PAUL, MN 55106-5409

Mortgage

Document Number0004845730
DateNov 17, 2020
Instrument4845730
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Property Address1696 5TH ST E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-5409
Document Number0004781194
Instrument DateJun 12, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE365 - OMAHA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1696 5TH ST E ST PAUL MN 551065409, ST PAUL, MN 55106-5409

Mortgage

Document Number0004781194
DateOct 31, 2019
Instrument4781194
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 30, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Property Address1696 5TH ST E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-5409
Document Number0004642105
Instrument DateDec 23, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1696 5TH ST E ST PAUL MN 551065409, ST PAUL, MN 55106-5409

Mortgage

Document Number0004642105
DateJan 12, 2017
Instrument4642105
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJan 11, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1696 5th St E was $4,086.

Source: Ramsey County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2025

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
2025$4,086.00$270,100 Land $42,000 Building $228,100$270,100 Land $42,000 Building $228,100
2023$4,044.00 Homeowner's exemption$259,300 Land $26,200 Building $233,100$259,300 Land $26,200 Building $233,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1696 5th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 1696 5th St E 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 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 639 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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