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$189,900$202 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $189,900 on Aug 4, 2026

256 ROSE AVE W

SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
939 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.
3,510 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$190K
$151K low$228K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$189,900 · Aug 4, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,284 (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.$166,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,900

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.Cape Cod
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.1940
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Como Park Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Como Park Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Murray Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: St. Paul Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55117These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.7

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.42,053
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,427 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,230
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,633
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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

256 Rose Ave W 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 76% of homes in North End
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in North End
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Ramsey County

What homes are worth in Saint Paul 55117

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

This home
$81K$483K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Saint Paul 55117.

How it measures up in Saint Paul 55117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Paul 55117.

Estimated value$189,900
CheaperTypical $201,863Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area939 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,156 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size3,510 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 256 Rose Ave W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndSaint Paul 55117Ramsey County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,90076% of homes44% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20288% of homes69% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than939 ft²27% of homes19% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,510 ft²5% of homes4% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than188912% of homes5% of homes4% of homes

About 256 Rose Ave W

How much is 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN is $189,900 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $151,451 to $228,349. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Aug 4, 2026 for $189,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN?

256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 939 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN built?

256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN?

256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN is assigned to Como Park Senior High School (high), rated D-; Como Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Murray Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in St. Paul Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55117?

Among the 11,336 homes in Saint Paul 55117, it is worth more than 44% of them ($189,900 against a typical $201,863), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($202 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 19% of them (939 ft² against a typical 1,156 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,510 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1889 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Ramsey County, it is worth more than 29% 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 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN was $2,284. The county assessed it at $166,900.

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