956 Cook Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Property Records

Ramsey County property record for 956 Cook Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$30,000 (Jun 2013)
Tax Bill$4,790 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN28-29-22-24-0129

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-29-22-24-0129
Alternative APNs
  • 8546491
  • 607411

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,680 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area960 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number607411
Street Address956 COOK AVE E
CitySAINT PAUL
StateMN
Zip55106-3235
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionFORESTDALE ADDITION LOT 11 BLK 2
Legal Range22
Legal Township29
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionFORESTDALE ADDITION
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Township / Civil DivisionST. PAUL
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract31600

Owner

Source: Ramsey County records, as of August 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address778 VIKING DR E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55117-1666
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 14, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20134406984
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRAMSEY MN
Recording DateMar 4, 2020
Property Address956 COOK AVE E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-3235
Document Number0004800605
Instrument DateFeb 26, 2020
Instrument4800605
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2020
Title CompanyLAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address778 VIKING DR E MAPLEWOOD MN 551171666, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55117-1666

Mortgage

Document Number0004800605
DateMar 4, 2020
Instrument4800605
Lender
NameHIWAY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueMar 3, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ramsey County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyRamsey County
MunicipalitySt. Paul City
Unified School DistrictSt. Paul Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$205,800 (-1.34%) Land $25,000 Building $180,800$205,800 (-1.34%) Land $25,000 Building $180,800
2025$4,790.00 (+11.19%)
2023$4,308.00$208,600 Land $20,000 Building $188,600$208,600 Land $20,000 Building $188,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1987)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSaint Paul Regional Water Services
serves 392,529 people · EPA ID MN1620026
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead10 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Apr 2022
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 894 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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