Ramsey County property record for 2139 James Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 997 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,200 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,476 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-28-23-14-0147 |
| Primary APN | 08-28-23-14-0147 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 997 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 350 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 5,080 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 443422 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2139 JAMES AVE |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55105-1319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | G. G. WHITNEYS RIVERTON,PLACE LOT 26 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | G. G. WHITNEYS RIVERTON,PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 43001 |
Source: Ramsey County records · APN 08-28-23-14-0147
Assessment roll updated August 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2139 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55105-1319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI NEW AMERICAN FNDG |
| Nov 01, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FIRST BK |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage BELL BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998258610 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 2139 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55105-1319 |
| Document Number | 0004831140 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | MLG TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2139 JAMES AVE ST PAUL MN 551051319, ST PAUL, MN 55105-1319 |
| Document Number | 0004831140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4831140 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FNDG |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 03, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 2139 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55105-1319 |
| Document Number | 0004735430 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 04, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2139 JAMES AVE ST PAUL MN 551051319, ST PAUL, MN 55105-1319 |
| Document Number | 0004735430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4735430 |
| Name | FIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2048 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2139 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55105-1319 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4699747 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Mar 09, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2139 JAMES AVE ST PAUL MN 551051319, ST PAUL, MN 55105-1319 |
| Document Number | 0004699747 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4699747 |
| Name | BELL BK |
|---|---|
| Address | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2019 |
Source: Ramsey County records · Assessment roll updated August 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey County |
| Municipality | St. Paul City |
| Unified School District | St. Paul Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $420,000 (+12.48%) Land $123,600 Building $296,400 | $420,000 (+12.48%) Land $123,600 Building $296,400 | |
| 2025 | $6,476.00 (+13.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,706.00 Homeowner's exemption | $373,400 Land $123,600 Building $249,800 | $373,400 Land $123,600 Building $249,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Ramsey County (27123C), updated April 20, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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