Ramsey County property record for 1696 Blair Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $224,606 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,716 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-29-23-11-0169 |
| Primary APN | 33-29-23-11-0169 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,463 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 654 sqft |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 652026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1696 BLAIR AVE |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55104-1811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEORGE BROS. ADDITION TO,THE C W 41 85/1OO FT OF LOT 6 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE BROS. ADDITION TO,THE C |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 32000 |
1696 Blair Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1696 BLAIR AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-1811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20154568103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 1696 BLAIR AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-1811 |
| Document Number | 0004824334 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | GLOBAL CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1696 BLAIR AVE ST PAUL MN 551041811, ST PAUL, MN 55104-1811 |
| Document Number | 0004824334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4824334 |
| Name | BELL BK |
|---|---|
| Address | FARGO, ND 58103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 27, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1696 Blair Ave was $4,716 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Ramsey County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282,600 Land $35,000 Building $247,600 | $282,600 Land $35,000 Building $247,600 | |
| 2025 | $4,716.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,166.00 Homeowner's exemption | $263,900 Land $35,000 Building $228,900 | $263,900 Land $35,000 Building $228,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1696 Blair Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1696 Blair Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 473 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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