Ramsey County property record for 948 Lawson Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-29-22-24-0161 |
| Primary APN | 28-29-22-24-0161 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 496899 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 948 LAWSON AVE E |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55106-3237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORESTDALE ADDITION LOT 13 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORESTDALE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. PAUL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 31600 |
948 Lawson Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Ramsey County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 LAWSON AVE E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-3237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252789808 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002789807 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAMSEY MN |
| Property Address | 948 LAWSON AVE E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-3237 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SMART INC, TITLESMART INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0T02697689 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | T02697689 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 948 Lawson Ave E was $3,712.
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 | $249,400 Land $25,000 Building $224,400 | $249,400 Land $25,000 Building $224,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,712.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,966.00 Homeowner's exemption | $231,400 Land $20,000 Building $211,400 | $231,400 Land $20,000 Building $211,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 948 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 948 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 |
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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 894 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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