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261 SUMMIT AVE

SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
3
Beds
0
Baths
9,408 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,218 (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.$789,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$489,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$850,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$789,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.1983
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood / Spot

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Maxfield Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Central High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Hidden River Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: St. Paul Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55102These 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.154
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 100.12

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,637 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,802
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,517
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

261 Summit Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Saint Paul 55102
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Summit-University
  • Older than 96% of homes in Ramsey County

How it measures up in Saint Paul 55102

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Paul 55102.

Living area9,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,238 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 261 Summit Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSummit-UniversitySaint Paul 55102Ramsey County
Living areabigger than9,408 ft²98% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac74% of homes72% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than189019% of homes24% of homes4% of homes

About 261 Summit Ave

When did 261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN has 3 bedrooms, 9,408 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN built?

261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN is assigned to Maxfield Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Central High School (high), rated B+; Hidden River Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in St. Paul Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55102?

Among the 6,095 homes in Saint Paul 55102, it is bigger than almost all of them (9,408 ft² against a typical 1,238 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1890 against a typical 1911). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN was $15,218. The county assessed it at $789,900.

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