Ramsey County property record for 856 Lawson Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,464 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-29-22-23-0164 |
| Primary APN | 28-29-22-23-0164 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 607292 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 LAWSON AVE E |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55106-3220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | E. M. MACKUBINS 2ND ADDITION LOT 6 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | E. M. MACKUBINS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 31600 |
856 Lawson Ave E, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6783, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-0783 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001290735 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005073860 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Lawson Ave E was $4,464, up 21.2% from the year before.
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 | $218,000 (+0.05%) Land $25,000 Building $193,000 | $218,000 (+0.05%) Land $25,000 Building $193,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,464.00 (+21.17%) | $217,900 Land $25,000 Building $192,900 | $217,900 Land $25,000 Building $192,900 |
| 2024 | $3,684.00 (-6.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,954.00 | $181,800 Land $20,000 Building $161,800 | $181,800 Land $20,000 Building $161,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Lawson Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1987 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
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 856 Lawson Ave E 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 657 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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