449 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55102
About This Home
Welcome to this beautiful solar-powered triplex situated in the historic Cathedral Hill community! From the moment you arrive, the beautiful ornamental exterior, front porch, and original details set the tone for a property with lasting appeal. Inside, you’ll find original trim, beautiful woodwork, hardwood flooring, while providing modern flare fixtures, and large windows that bring in great natural light. This distinctive property features three 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, each offering functional layouts with vintage charm throughout. Residents appreciate all the nearby restaurants, cafes, trails, Mississippi Co-op, St. Paul Curling Club, parks, and schools, among other amenities. An incredible differentiator of this home is the newer 32’ x 20’ 3-car garage with a 27-panel 8kWh solar panel array with electric vehicle charging and off-peak metering which produces 9,100 kWh per year. Newer Chilton limestone landscaping, asphalt driveway, perennial plants, and permeable paver patio and walkway provide easy maintenance with awesome curb appeal! This 1886 property is loaded with character, warmth, and timeless architectural detail. Enjoy!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Architectural Shingle,Asphalt,Composition,Pitched
- Construction materials: Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Triplex
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Basement,Common Area,Gas Dryer Hookup,Sink,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Shared Access,Storage Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,871
Heating
- Heating features: Baseboard,Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,772
- Total interior livable area: 1,871 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 012823210258
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
- Foundation area: 943
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Porch,Side Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 4,660 sqft
- Features: Near Public Transit,Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot size dimensions: 40 x 116
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Garage,Asphalt,Electric,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage,Garage Door Opener,Secured,Storage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Ramsey County and Minnesota
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,907 | $34,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $519 | $6,228 |
| Property Taxes | $1,066 | $12,792 |
| Electricity | $170 | $2,050 |
| Total | $4,662 | $55,944 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Price change | $550,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | Price change | $560,000 |
| 2026-08-02 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
| 2020-07-17 | Sold | $461,250 |
| 2020-06-20 | Pending sale | $415,000 |
| 2020-06-06 | Listed for sale | $415,000 |
| 2015-06-16 | Sold | $256,545 |
| 2015-04-08 | Sold | $249,000 |
| 2014-11-18 | Listing removed | $249,900 |
| 2014-10-15 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2014-08-11 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
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