




5505 Cottage Ave, White Bear Township, MN, 55110
About This Home
Welcome to 5505 Cottage Ave, St. Paul, MN, an updated and spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home nestled on a private cul-de-sac with easy access through the back gate to endless acres of trails near Tamarack Nature Center. Surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping, this property offers a peaceful and picturesque setting. Inside, enjoy extensive updates throughout, including fresh paint and brand new carpet installed in March 2026. The fully renovated lower level adds exceptional living space and features a new fourth bedroom, perfect for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. One bedroom offers an ensuite bath for added comfort and privacy. Cozy up by either of the two fireplaces, one gas and one wood burning. Step outside to a spacious backyard and expansive patio ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Additional highlights include a lawn sprinkler system, whole home humidifier, and Generac auxiliary generator. This move in ready home blends classic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable private setting.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup,Lower Level,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Crawl Space,Daylight,Egress Window(s),Finished
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10x11
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 171
- Dimensions: 9x19
Bedroom3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11x8
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 8x13
Family Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 11x18
Family Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 25x12
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick,Gas,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 609
- Finished area above ground: 1,280
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,210
- Total interior livable area: 2,210 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10x11
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12x18
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16x15
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 103022120060
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 980
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.28 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 100 x 120
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
