Ramsey County property record for 897 Scheffer Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,165 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $307,500 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-28-23-34-0076 |
| Primary APN | 11-28-23-34-0076 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,165 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 420139 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 897 SCHEFFER AVE |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55102-4011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J. R. BARTONS ADDITION LOT 21 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | J. R. BARTONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 36700 |
897 Scheffer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 SCHEFFER AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-4011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BURNETT TITLE, BURNET TITLE |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231533385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 897 SCHEFFER AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-4011 |
| Document Number | 0T02754697 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | T02754697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | BURNETT TITLE, BURNET TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,014.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 897 SCHEFFER AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-4011 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 897 SCHEFFER AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-4011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0T02726533 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | T02726533 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BRITT, IA 50423 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Scheffer Ave was $4,860, up 64.6% 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 | $316,300 (+2.23%) Land $40,000 Building $276,300 | $316,300 (+2.23%) Land $40,000 Building $276,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,860.00 (+64.63%) | $309,400 Land $40,000 Building $269,400 | $309,400 Land $40,000 Building $269,400 |
| 2024 | $2,952.00 (-13.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,416.00 | $202,000 Land $40,000 Building $162,000 | $202,000 Land $40,000 Building $162,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 Scheffer 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 897 Scheffer 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 651 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 | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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