Ramsey County property record for 286 Aurora Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55103
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,056 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,928 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-29-23-42-0052 |
| Primary APN | 36-29-23-42-0052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 616376 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 AURORA AVE |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55103-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | ELFELT, BERNHEIMER &,ARNOLDS A E 1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELFELT, BERNHEIMER &,ARNOLDS A |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 33700 |
286 Aurora Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 AURORA AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214885213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 286 AURORA AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2304 |
| Document Number | 0A04885213 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | A04885213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | ARDEN TITLE LLC, ARDEN TITLELLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $759.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 286 AURORA AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2304 |
| Document Number | 0A04885214 |
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| Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | A04885214 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Aurora Ave was $3,928 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 | $243,900 Land $17,900 Building $226,000 | $243,900 Land $17,900 Building $226,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,928.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,490.00 Homeowner's exemption | $251,800 Land $17,900 Building $233,900 | $251,800 Land $17,900 Building $233,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Aurora 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 286 Aurora 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 |
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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 707 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 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 |
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