Ramsey County property record for 863 James Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,053 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,212 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,110 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-28-23-24-0154 |
| Primary APN | 11-28-23-24-0154 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,053 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 863 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55102-3328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | D |
| Legal Description | MICHEL & ROBERTSON'S ADDITION LOT 30 BLK 10 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Quarter | 2 |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHEL & ROBERTSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 36700 |
863 James Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of April 29, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 863 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-3328 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | A04671267 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 863 JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-3328 |
| Document Number | 0004671267 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4671267 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | BURNET TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $809.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 863 JAMES AVE ST PAUL MN 551023328, ST PAUL, MN 55102-3328 |
| Document Number | 4671269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4671269 |
| Name | NEIGHBORWORKS HM PTRS |
|---|---|
| Address | ST PAUL, MN 55103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2020 |
| Document Number | 4671268, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4671268 |
| Name | PHH HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | EDINA, MN 55435 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2047 |
Source: Ramsey County assessment roll, as of February 1, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,110.00 Homeowner's exemption | $295,900 Land $40,000 Building $255,900 | $295,900 Land $40,000 Building $255,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 863 James 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 863 James 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 573 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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