Ramsey County property record for 445 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,361 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,470 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $14,998 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-28-23-41-0179 |
| Primary APN | 01-28-23-41-0179 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 8,470 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 563688 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 445 SMITH AVE N |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55102-2725 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Legal Description | SAMUEL LEECHES ADDITION EX S 60 FT THE FOL; LOT 14 & E 1/2 OF LOT 13 BLK 9 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMUEL LEECHES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,13 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 36000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Historic Hill District listed 1976 · 1,009 contributing resources · NRIS 76001067 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
445 Smith Ave N, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2016.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 SMITH AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANKCHEROKEE |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANKCHEROKEE |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SPEDCO |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ANCHOR BK |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage ANCHOR BK |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage ANCHOR BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008367967 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004620190 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 445 SMITH AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0A04942402 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | A04942402 |
| Name | BANKCHEROKEE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55107 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 445 SMITH AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0A04942404 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | A04942404 |
| Name | BANKCHEROKEE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55107 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 445 SMITH AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Document Number | 0004707224 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | COMMERCIAL PARTNERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 445 SMITH AVE N ST PAUL MN 551022725, ST PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Document Number | 0004707224 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4707224 |
| Name | SPEDCO |
|---|---|
| Address | ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 445 SMITH AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Document Number | 0004707228 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | COMMERCIAL PARTNERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 445 SMITH AVE N ST PAUL MN 551022725, ST PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Document Number | 0004707228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4707228 |
| Name | ANCHOR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1570 CONCORDIA AVE, ST PAUL, MN 55104-4548 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2028 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 445 SMITH AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Document Number | 0004677361 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 445 SMITH AVE N ST PAUL MN 551022725, ST PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Document Number | 0004677361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4677361 |
| Name | ANCHOR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55104 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2027 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 445 SMITH AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Document Number | 0004677362 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 445 SMITH AVE N ST PAUL MN 551022725, ST PAUL, MN 55102-2725 |
| Document Number | 0004677362 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4677362 |
| Name | ANCHOR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55104 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2018 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 445 Smith Ave N was $14,998.
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 | $548,300 Land $127,100 Building $421,200 | $548,300 Land $127,100 Building $421,200 | |
| 2025 | $14,998.00 | ||
| 2023 | $13,666.00 | $474,900 Land $127,100 Building $347,800 | $474,900 Land $127,100 Building $347,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 445 Smith Ave N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 445 Smith Ave N 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 317 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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