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$261,380$330 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $164,000 on Jul 16, 2007

856 HOWARD ST N

SAINT PAUL, MN 55119
3
Beds
2
Baths
792 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$261K
$247K low$276K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$164,000 · Jul 16, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,706 (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.$262,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$262,400

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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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

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.

E
Hazel Park Preparatory AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Battle Creek Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Johnson Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: St. Paul Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55119These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.42,762
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,453 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,141
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,288
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

856 Howard St N 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 70% of homes in Greater East Side
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Greater East Side
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Saint Paul 55119
  • Older than 69% of homes in Saint Paul 55119

What homes are worth in Saint Paul 55119

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

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$140K$549K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Saint Paul 55119.

How it measures up in Saint Paul 55119

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Paul 55119.

Estimated value$261,380
CheaperTypical $268,546Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$330
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,165 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 856 Howard St N ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater East SideSaint Paul 55119Ramsey County
Estimated valuepricier than$261,38070% of homes46% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33097% of homes95% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than792 ft²10% of homes6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac50% of homes24% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195355% of homes31% of homes44% of homes

About 856 Howard St N

How much is 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN is $261,380 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $247,258 to $275,502. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Jul 16, 2007 for $164,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN?

856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 792 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN built?

856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN?

856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN is assigned to Hazel Park Preparatory Academy (elementary), rated D-; Battle Creek Middle School (middle), rated D-; Johnson Senior High School (high), rated C-. All sit in St. Paul Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55119?

Among the 11,614 homes in Saint Paul 55119, it is worth more than 46% of them ($261,380 against a typical $268,546), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($330 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 6% of them (792 ft² against a typical 1,165 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1953 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Ramsey County, it is worth more than 34% 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 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Howard St N, Saint Paul, MN was $3,706. The county assessed it at $262,400.

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