Ramsey County property record for 936 Cottage Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,625 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $159,900 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-29-22-32-0102 |
| Primary APN | 21-29-22-32-0102 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 5,625 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 38923 |
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| Street Address | 936 COTTAGE AVE E |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55106-1808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LANES PHALEN GROVE ADDITION LOT 1 BLK 5 |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANES PHALEN GROVE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 30602 |
936 Cottage Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of January 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 936 COTTAGE AVE E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-1808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PRIMARY RESID'L MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162556080 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002808140 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 936 COTTAGE AVE E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-1808 |
| Document Number | 0T02808140 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | T02808140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 936 COTTAGE AVE E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-1808 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 936 COTTAGE AVE E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-1808 |
| Document Number | 0002664471 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2664471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 936 COTTAGE AVE E ST PAUL MN 551061808, ST PAUL, MN 55106-1808 |
| Document Number | 2664472 |
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| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2664472 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESID'L MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 936 Cottage Ave E was $4,058 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.4% from the year before.
Source: Ramsey County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,058.00 (+11.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $254,900 Land $30,000 Building $224,900 | $254,900 Land $30,000 Building $224,900 |
| 2024 | $3,642.00 (-7.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,932.00 Homeowner's exemption | $230,900 Land $25,000 Building $205,900 | $230,900 Land $25,000 Building $205,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 936 Cottage Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 936 Cottage 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 |
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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 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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