1384 Laurel Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Stunningly Renovated Merriam Park Gem: Classic Charm Meets Modern Luxury

Welcome to this beautifully updated home in the heart of Merriam Park, where classic charm meets modern convenience. Recently redesigned and thoughtfully renovated in 2022 and 2024, this home offers a perfect blend of timeless details and high-end updates. With custom finishes, premium materials, and a spacious, oversized 2-1/2 car garage with an electric vehicle charger, this property truly stands out. The walkable location provides easy access to groceries, restaurants, and shopping—making this home as practical as it is stunning.

Key Features and Updates Include -

Interior Improvements:
• Freshly painted walls, doors, and trim throughout the home, paired with new crown molding (2021, 2024) to give the space a polished, modern look.
• Fully renovated basement (2025)—framed, insulated, and featuring new LVP flooring in the family room and fourth bedroom/office. Full-height basement thanks to a concrete block foundation built when the house was relocated in the 1950s.
• Lower-level bathroom remodeled in 2023 with elegant updates.
• Gorgeous kitchen remodel (2021) featuring high-end appliances, soapstone countertops and backsplash, and custom Crystal Cabinets with solid walnut interiors.
• Mudroom area with a handcrafted live-edge wood bench and locally made coat hooks, adding a touch of artistry and function.
• Dedicated coffee bar with built-in Waterworks pot filler.
• Refinished original red oak floors throughout, maintaining the home’s rich heritage while adding modern flair.
• New drywall ceilings with recessed LED lighting and custom fixtures in the kitchen and dining areas (2021).
• Updated electrical system including a second breaker box (2021) and all fuses replaced with circuit breakers (2017), ensuring safety and efficiency.

Exterior Improvements:
• New Marvin custom wood windows in the kitchen and dining room bay window (2021), providing both aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency.
• Roof and gutter upgrades including new roof flashing around the roof and chimney (2021) and Leaf Gutter Guards installed on the west side of the home (2024).
• Smart home upgrades with Google Nest thermostats and Yale digital deadbolts installed on all outer entrance doors and the garage (2024).
• New garage door (2019) and a dedicated EV charger (2020), ready for your electric vehicle.

Additional Features:
• New washer and dryer (2023), ensuring the home’s convenience extends to the laundry room.
• New water heater (2017), furnace with Nest thermostat (2018), and new AC (2022)—everything is in top condition and well-maintained.
• The home has had annual A/C and furnace tune-ups through the Bonfe Service Plan, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
• New gas line installed from the city connection to the house (2021), providing even more energy efficiency.

This home has been meticulously cared for and updated with the highest standards. From the beautiful finishes to the thoughtful upgrades, no detail has been overlooked. You must see this one in person to truly appreciate the level of craftsmanship and charm it offers. Schedule your showing today and discover why this Merriam Park beauty is the perfect place to call home!