261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Property Records

Ramsey County property record for 261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details3 bd · 9,408 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.276 acres (12,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$15,218 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-28-23-11-0041

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-28-23-11-0041
Alternative APNs
  • 8173417
  • 200897

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Units9 Units
Building Area9,408 sqft Total Area
Basement Area2,378 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood / Spot
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area1,209 sqft
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number200897
Street Address261 SUMMIT AVE
CitySAINT PAUL
StateMN
Zip55102-2187
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionAUDITORS SUBDIVISION NO. 52 SUBJ TO AND WITH DRIVEWAY ESMT LOT 22
Legal Range23
Legal Township28
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionAUDITORS SUBDIVISION NO. 52
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Township / Civil DivisionST. PAUL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract35800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Historic Hill District
listed 1976 · 1,009 contributing resources · NRIS 76001067

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

261 Summit Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2021.

Source: Ramsey County records, as of August 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address261 SUMMIT AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2187
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 16, 2021
Transfer Doc0004890473
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Recording DateJun 17, 2021
Property Address261 SUMMIT AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2187
Document Number0A04890473
Instrument DateJun 16, 2021
InstrumentA04890473
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Summit Ave was $15,218.

Source: Ramsey County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026

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
2026$789,900 Land $300,000 Building $489,900$789,900 Land $300,000 Building $489,900
2025$15,218.00
2023$18,170.00$850,000 Land $300,000 Building $550,000$850,000 Land $300,000 Building $550,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 Summit Ave 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

The area around 261 Summit 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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