Houses Minnesota Ramsey County Saint Paul Merriam Park West 1961 Portland Ave

$2,295 / Month

1961 Portland Ave

Saint Paul, MN 55104

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1961 Portland Ave

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br	3 Baths 3 Baths 3 Ba	1,585 SF

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About This Property

GORGEOUS 4 BD / 3 BA St. Paul Home Located 1 Block Off Summit Avenue! Half off first month’s rent! We are flexible on lease terms as well! This home is perfect for Grad Students, Faculty, or Undergrad Students (no more than 2 full time undergrad students according to local ordinance). It is 3 blocks from University of St. Thomas, 7 blocks from Macalester College, 1.5 miles from St. Catherine University and Concordia University and 3.5 miles to the University of Minnesota, putting the home in a great location. This Home Features: - Updated kitchen with granite countertops. - Built in 1923, filled with old world charm and architecture. - Beautiful hardwood floors. - Wood burning fireplace in living room. - Gorgeous bathrooms. - Updated laundry room. - Newer kitchen appliances. - Plenty of storage space. - Window air conditioner (5 Provided by Property Owner for Tenant Use). - New windows and high efficiency water tank for lower utility bills. - 2 car detached garage. - Near shopping, restaurants, and entertainment! - Within a few blocks of Macalester College, St. Catherine's University, University of St. Thomas, and William Mitchell College of Law. - Easy access to I-94 and 1 block off of Summit Ave. - Due to local ordinances, parties with more than 2 undergraduate students are not allowed to lease the home Additional Terms: 1. Please confirm property availability and lease terms prior to application. 2. $50 application fee per person over the age of 18 3. 12 months or longer lease term 4. Tenant paid utilities: electricity, gas, trash, water/sewer, phone, internet, cable, lawn and snow care with owner provided tools (snow blower, lawn mower, leaf blower, hedge clippers, rakes, and shovels). 5. Pets are conditional with pet fees of minimum $50 per pet per month. Cats and small animals only. No dogs. (Amount of nonrefundable fee and acceptance of pet to be determined by owner on case by case basis; see agent for details). 6. $25 per month per motorized vehicle (car/bike) for garage use. 7. Agency Disclosure: VSM Real Estate is an authorized agent of the property owner and represents them as their property management company. VSM owes tenants and prospective tenants honesty and fair dealings. VSM and the property owner will adhere to all applicable laws related to this transaction. ?????????8. Tenant is required to purchase Renter's Insurance that includes a minimum of $50,000 in liability protection 9. A lease origination fee of $250 will apply to accepted applications to be paid along with move-in funds

1961 Portland Ave is a house located in Ramsey County and the 55104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the St. Paul Public attendance zone.

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Neighborhood

Along the shore of the Mississippi River, Merriam Park West offers riverfront parks, a large golf course, and quaint local restaurants just minutes from downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. Stop on in at Izzy’s Ice Cream Café, or grab a treat at Black Coffee and Waffle Bar. Local businesses thrive alongside riverfront community spaces like Shadow Falls Park, a picturesque nature preserve.

The University of Saint Thomas resides on the south end of town, and the neighborhood offers a blend of private and public schools, churches, and every day conveniences. Situated just five miles southeast of Minneapolis and seven miles northeast of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, this neighborhood is in a premier location for commuting, shopping, dining, and entertainment.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	450 Sq Ft	$640	$930	$1,095
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	655-659 Sq Ft	$789	$1,180	$1,495
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	900-903 Sq Ft	$1,095	$1,550	$2,425
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1449 Sq Ft	$695	$2,234	$3,300
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	1809-1826 Sq Ft	$845	$2,544	$6,000

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of St Thomas, St. Paul	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Macalester College	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Concordia Univ.-Saint Paul	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
St. Catherine University	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi

1961 Portland Ave is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Univ. of St Thomas, St. Paul. It is also near Macalester College and St. Catherine University.

Schools

Four Seasons Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

266 Students

Nearby

Groveland Park Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

372 Students

Attendance Zone

Hidden River Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

559 Students

Attendance Zone

Central Senior High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,691 Students

Attendance Zone

St Marks School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

186 Students

Nearby

IDT School

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Saint Paul include Fairview Ave Station, located 1.3 miles from 1961 Portland Ave. 1961 Portland Ave is near Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located 7.0 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Fairview Ave Station	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Snelling Ave Station	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Raymond Ave Station	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Hamline Ave Station	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Lexington Pkwy Station	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
St. Paul-Minneapolis	Drive:	10 min	5.7 mi
Target Field Station	Drive:	14 min	6.6 mi
Fridley Station	Drive:	23 min	15.2 mi
Coon Rapids-Riverdale Station	Drive:	32 min	24.0 mi
Anoka Station	Drive:	34 min	25.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain	Drive:	15 min	7.0 mi

Walkability Near 1961 Portland Ave Saint Paul, MN 55104

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1961 Portland Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Lincoln Commons	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Midway Marketplace	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
593-597 Snelling Ave	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

1961 Portland Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Macalester College Observatory	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Newell Park	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Brackett Park	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Longfellow Park	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi
Hiawatha School Park	Drive:	9 min	3.8 mi

1961 Portland Ave has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Macalester College Observatory, Newell Park, and Brackett Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview	Drive:	7 min	4.0 mi
Allina United Hospital	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
Abbott Northwestern Hospital	Drive:	12 min	4.6 mi

1961 Portland Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview which is 4.0 miles away and a 7 minute drive.