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$383,902$176 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

254 COTTAGE PL

SAINT PAUL, MN 55126
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,176 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$384K
$361K low$407K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,404 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$348,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$358,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$348,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyRAMSEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Island Lake Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Chippewa Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Mounds View High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Mounds View Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55126These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,172
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,618 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,449
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,755
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

254 Cottage Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Saint Paul 55126
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Saint Paul 55126
  • Among the oldest homes in Saint Paul 55126

What homes are worth in Saint Paul 55126

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$131K$1M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Saint Paul 55126.

How it measures up in Saint Paul 55126

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Paul 55126.

Estimated value$383,902
CheaperTypical $416,956Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $298Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,290 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 254 Cottage Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWabasso LakeSaint Paul 55126Ramsey County
Estimated valuepricier than$383,90250% of homes41% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17636% of homes6% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,176 ft²86% of homes87% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac46% of homes34% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than19243% of homesalmost no homes24% of homes

About 254 Cottage Pl

How much is 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN is $383,902 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $361,033 to $406,771. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN?

254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,176 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN built?

254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN?

254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN is assigned to Island Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Chippewa Middle School (middle), rated A+; Mounds View High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Mounds View Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55126?

Among the 10,075 homes in Saint Paul 55126, it is worth more than 41% of them ($383,902 against a typical $416,956), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($176 against a typical $298), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,176 ft² against a typical 1,290 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1924 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Ramsey County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Cottage Pl, Saint Paul, MN was $4,404. The county assessed it at $348,300.

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