325 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102

$2,300,000

Looking toward Selby & Western/Blair Arcade Bldg

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 13 Square Footage: 15,294 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,572 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,300,000 List Date: 9/27/2024 Last Modified: 8/08/2025

Overview

Description

Turnkey Queen Anne Victorian mansion in coveted Cathedral Hill district of historic Saint Paul— extensively restored and updated from top to bottom as the ASID Showcase Home in 2013 by the Twin Cities’ best interior designers! This unique 9-BR 9-BA mansion is currently being used as a Bed & Breakfast and Single-Family home, featuring 5-ensuite bedrooms, 9 fireplaces, two balconies, turret with awe-inspiring views of the Cathedral, and remarkable historic woodwork and eclectic Queen Anne detailing throughout! This house has 3 kitchens: the main is a stunning high-end kitchen w/ Sub-Zero fridge, Capital range with commercial hood vent and warming racks, Miele appliances, and lifetime warrantied Cambria countertops. Commercial catering kitchen below has Viking range and NSF-rated appliances. Historic details thru-out: 9 fireplaces, 2 balconies, a turret and remarkable woodwork. A large Master Bedroom Suite w/ built-in bookcases and secretary. The master bathroom has carrara marble i ... (Read more) Turnkey Queen Anne Victorian mansion in coveted Cathedral Hill district of historic Saint Paul— extensively restored and updated from top to bottom as the ASID Showcase Home in 2013 by the Twin Cities’ best interior designers! This unique 9-BR 9-BA mansion is currently being used as a Bed & Breakfast and Single-Family home, featuring 5-ensuite bedrooms, 9 fireplaces, two balconies, turret with awe-inspiring views of the Cathedral, and remarkable historic woodwork and eclectic Queen Anne detailing throughout! This house has 3 kitchens: the main is a stunning high-end kitchen w/ Sub-Zero fridge, Capital range with commercial hood vent and warming racks, Miele appliances, and lifetime warrantied Cambria countertops. Commercial catering kitchen below has Viking range and NSF-rated appliances. Historic details thru-out: 9 fireplaces, 2 balconies, a turret and remarkable woodwork. A large Master Bedroom Suite w/ built-in bookcases and secretary. The master bathroom has carrara marble in classic herringbone design, huge jetted bathtub, walk-in shower with 4 shower heads and heated floors. The 3rd floor can be split into a separate apartment with 4BRs, another kitchen, laundry room, and a spacious family room with sunrise views. A 5200sf midcentury addition, leased to a childcare center on a 5-year lease, generates a projected $117k for 2024. Established on more than half acre, this estate is situated on two full and two partial city lots, traversing Dayton Ave thru to Marshall Ave, by way of the Carriage House on the property. Spacious fully fenced backyard with large back patio and outdoor fireplace, and custom-built chicken coop. This is a rare opportunity to own a part of history! Situated in one of the most historically significant and esteemed neighborhoods of Saint Paul, the Frank P. Shepard & Anna McMillan mansion, is located across from Boyd Park and within walking distance of dozens of parks, restaurants, shops and markets on Selby and Grand Avenues, and just 3 blocks off charming Summit Avenue. B&B business is NOT included in the listed price, but a purchase may be negotiated with sale and potential seller financing.

Listing Details MLS# 6607984

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 9
Other Parking Spaces: 14
Year Built: 1881
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Multi-Family
Bath Full: 4
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: 6
Main Floor Total SqFt: 12981
Above Grd Total SqFt: 12981
Below Grd Total SqFt: 2313
Total SqFt: 15294
Total Finished Sqft: 15294.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Bath Quarter: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 5553
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Lot Dimensions: 124 X 167
Acres: 0.61
Assessment Pending: Unknown

Property Features

Accessible: Partially Wheelchair Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Balcony; French Doors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Indoor Sprinklers; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Security Lights; Security System; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet; Walk-Up Attic; Washer/Dryer Hookup Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full Bath Description: His and Her Closets; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Bathroom Ensuite; Jetted Tub Construction Materials: Brick Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Kitchen/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Other Exterior: Brick/Stone Family Room Characteristics: 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Family Room; Main Level Fencing: Full; Privacy; Wood Financing Terms: Conventional Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler; Forced Air; In-Floor Heating; Steam; Zoned Laundry: Laundry Room; Upper Level Lock Box Type: None Lot Description: Corner Lot; Irregular Lot; Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Light Outbuildings: Chicken Coop/Barn; Guest House Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets; Sidewalks Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer - In Street; City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 4 BR on One Level; All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Renovated Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water - In Street; City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Digitally Altered Photos: No
Off Market Date: 2025-01-26
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2025-01-31
Original List Price: 1999000
Sales Close Price: 2300000
ListPrice: 1999000
Owner is an Agent?: Yes
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 325
Street Name: Dayton
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55102
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Dayton & Irvines Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 33522

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 12981
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 2313

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 01
Township#: 28

Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Lake Minnetonka

Last Updated: August - 08 - 2025

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325 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (MLS# 6607984)