Ramsey County property record for 853 Thomas Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,196 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-29-23-12-0183 |
| Primary APN | 35-29-23-12-0183 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 690 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 333052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 THOMAS AVE |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55104-2750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHUTE BROTHERS DIVISION,NO. 13 LOT 17 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHUTE BROTHERS DIVISION,NO. 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 32500 |
853 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 THOMAS AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-2750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008366851 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004979408 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Thomas Ave was $4,196 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 | $235,200 Land $25,000 Building $210,200 | $235,200 Land $25,000 Building $210,200 | |
| 2025 | $4,196.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,630.00 Homeowner's exemption | $217,200 Land $20,000 Building $197,200 | $217,200 Land $20,000 Building $197,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 853 Thomas 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 853 Thomas 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 |
|---|
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 845 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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