2139 James Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105 Property Records

Ramsey County property record for 2139 James Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 997 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,080 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$117,200 (Sep 1998)
Tax Bill$6,476 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Nov 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-28-23-14-0147

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-28-23-14-0147
Alternative APNs
  • 8395418
  • 443422

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area997 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area720 sqft
Basement Area350 sqft
Finished Basement350 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area5,080 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number443422
Street Address2139 JAMES AVE
CitySAINT PAUL
StateMN
Zip55105-1319
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionG. G. WHITNEYS RIVERTON,PLACE LOT 26 BLK 4
Legal Range23
Legal Township28
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionG. G. WHITNEYS RIVERTON,PLACE
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Township / Civil DivisionST. PAUL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract43001

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2139 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55105-1319
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
NEW AMERICAN FNDG
Nov 01, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
FIRST BK
Feb 26, 2018Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
BELL BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998258610
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Property Address2139 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55105-1319
Document Number0004831140
Instrument DateAug 25, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2020
Title CompanyMLG TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2139 JAMES AVE ST PAUL MN 551051319, ST PAUL, MN 55105-1319

Mortgage

Document Number0004831140
DateSep 04, 2020
Instrument4831140
Lender
NameNEW AMERICAN FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueSep 03, 2040

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Property Address2139 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55105-1319
Document Number0004735430
Instrument DateNov 01, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 04, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2139 JAMES AVE ST PAUL MN 551051319, ST PAUL, MN 55105-1319

Mortgage

Document Number0004735430
DateNov 16, 2018
Instrument4735430
Lender
NameFIRST BK
TypeBank
AddressFRANKLIN, TN 37067
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 15, 2048

February 2018: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Recording DateFeb 26, 2018
Property Address2139 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55105-1319
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2018
Instrument4699747
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMar 09, 2018
Title CompanyTITLE RECORDING SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2139 JAMES AVE ST PAUL MN 551051319, ST PAUL, MN 55105-1319

Mortgage

Document Number0004699747
DateFeb 26, 2018
Instrument4699747
Lender
NameBELL BK
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueFeb 25, 2019

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ramsey County records · Assessment roll updated August 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyRamsey County
MunicipalitySt. Paul City
Unified School DistrictSt. Paul Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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