223 Walnut Street, Saint Paul, 55102, MN
Price: $900,000
Status type: For Sale
City: Saint Paul
Neighborhood: 103
Bedrooms: 4
Property Size :3166
Listing Agent: NST11236,NST74309
Property type : Single Family
Zip code: 55102
Street: 223 Walnut Street
Street: 223 Walnut Street
Bathrooms: 3
Year: 1851
Listing Brokerage: Keller Williams Integrity Realty
Nestled in the heart of Saint Paul's beloved Irvine Park Historic District, the Wright–Prendergast House offers a rare opportunity to own one of the city's earliest surviving residences. Originally built in 1851 by carpenter Isaac P. Wright, the home began as a modest territorial-era dwelling before being dramatically transformed in 1906 for James Prendergast. The renovation introduced an elegant Neoclassical façade with a commanding two-story Ionic portico while preserving the home's remarkable historic character. Today, the property stands as a contributing resource within the National Register-listed Irvine Park Historic District and represents more than 175 years of Saint Paul history. Inside, generations of thoughtful stewardship have left an extraordinary legacy of craftsmanship. During the 1906 renovation, architectural treasures salvaged from the demolished Norman Kittson Mansion—including marble fireplaces, stained-glass windows, and Waterford crystal chandeliers—were incorporated into the home, creating interiors of exceptional distinction. The residence remained in the Prendergast family for more than a century, preserving an authenticity seldom found in historic properties. Set amid one of Saint Paul's most picturesque neighborhoods, the Wright–Prendergast House offers not only architectural significance but also the chance to become the next steward of a landmark that reflects the city's evolution from territorial settlement to thriving capital. Improvements undertaken by current owners include: kitchen gut-to-studs renovation, boiler pipes replaced, asbestos abatement, landscaping, terracing, drain tile, primary suite bathroom & laundry addition, gas line run to primary suite fireplace, chimney rebuilt & lined, & exterior siding, fascia, porch & columns restoration & paint.
Bedrooms: 4
Fin ft² / Living Area: 3166 ft²
Below Ground Living: N/A
Bathrooms: 3
Above Ground Living: 3166ft²
Basement Details: Unfinished,
Appliances Included:
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Garage Spaces: N/A
Construction Materials: N/A
Foundation Size: 1605ft²
Unit Amenities:
Heating System:
| Main | Size | ft² |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | 7'10x3'1 | 24.15 ft² |
| Den | 12'3x9'10 | 120.46 ft² |
| Dining Room | 16'11x13'10 | 234.01 ft² |
| Family Room | 12'3x19'2 | 234.79 ft² |
| Foyer | 16'11x10'4 | 174.81 ft² |
| Kitchen | 13x15'4 | 199.33 ft² |
| Living Room | 16'11x14'4 | 242.47 ft² |
| Pantry (Walk-In) | 5'7x13'8 | 76.31 ft² |
| Storage | 7x8 | 49 ft² |
| Upper | Size | ft² |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | 10'1x4'8 | 47.06 ft² |
| Bedroom | 17'1x14'4 | 244.86 ft² |
| Bedroom 4 | 10'7x13 | 113.24 ft² |
| Laundry | 10'1x7'3 | 73.1 ft² |
| Primary Bathroom | 15'1x12'6 | 188.54 ft² |
| Bedroom 2 | 14'9x14'4 | 211.42 ft² |
| Bedroom 3 | 12'3x13 | 150.68 ft² |
Acres: N/A
Lot Size Dim.: 100x178
Longitude: 44.9401
Latitude: -93.1022
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Tax year: 2025
Tax annual amount: $14,366
Fuel System: N/A
Sewer System: City Sewer/Connected
Water System: City Water/Connected
MLS#: NST7927338
Listing Brokerage: Keller Williams Integrity Realty ![]()