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Real estate in St. Paul’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood.

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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.

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RE/MAX Advantage Plus
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RE/MAX REMAX Results
“Amy was very helpful and knowledgeable. Everything went well.”

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Keller Williams Premier Realty
“Christina was an excellent Realtor to work with. Everything went very smoothly from start to finish.”

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RE/MAX Results
“My family enjoyed working with Polina! She was friendly and always kept things real! She was more then just an agent!! Polina, was always easy to communicate with and promptly answered any questions or concerns!”

Heather · Inver Grove Heights, MN

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National Realty Guild
“Awesome agent. Took time to listen to my needs and desires and went out to find my dream house. This guys knows how to get the job done. I wish more people had the compassion and skill. This was a very pleasant experience.”

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RE/MAX Professionals
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Gregg D. · West Saint Paul, MN

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Coldwell Banker Realty
“Working with Chad was a joy. He was very open to what my selling process would be like. I would definitely use Chad again for any home buying/selling needs.”

Fred L. · Hastings, MN

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RE/MAX Advantage Plus
“My partner and I worked with Kong for 4 months and he helped us buy our home. Throughout the whole process, Kong was extremely professional, responsive, honest and knowledgeable. He really worked with our availability during all the showings. He also helped us through a difficult situation with the sellers. We would definitely recommend and work with Kong again!”

Kelsey · St. Paul, MN

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Partners REalty
“Collin really took the time to make sure we understood everything about the process of buying our home. He was patient with us and never pressured us into settling.”

Jade Erickson · St. Paul, MN

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EXP Realty MN

Payne-Phalen real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Payne-Phalen real estate market, updated for September 2025. *

The typical home value in Payne-Phalen is projected to be $267,250 for the month of August. July’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $270,000—up 8.0% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $308,250 in St. Paul for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $299,880 in August.

Payne-Phalen had 94 new listings and 94 listings that went under contract in July, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 50—down 28.57% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in August.

The median listing price for homes in Payne-Phalen fell 2.9% from June to July, bringing the current median listing price to $252,450. Based on projected data for August, listing prices may continue to fall.

The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract has been fairly steady year-over-year. In July 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 17 days, compared to 15 days in July 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this August.

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Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.

* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.

Learn more about what Payne-Phalen has to offer.

Payne-Phalen offers residents a welcoming, walkable neighborhood with affordable housing options, abundant parks and recreation, local shops and eateries, and ample opportunities to connect through community events.

Payne-Phalen delivers a rare mix of lakeside leisure, sturdy early-20th-century homes, and an unmistakable East Side work ethic. Five minutes from downtown Saint Paul and an easy hop to Minneapolis, it offers a quick commute without sacrificing tree-canopied streets, backyard gardens, and neighborly front-porch conversations.

Recreation leads the way. The centerpiece, Phalen Regional Park, draws joggers at sunrise, families to the beach by afternoon, and festivalgoers on summer evenings. Paddlers glide across Lake Phalen, anglers post up along the shore, and cyclists connect to long rides via well-marked trails. Payne Avenue adds color and flavor, with global eateries, bakeries, and cafés that make weeknights feel like a mini food tour.

Education and community resources are a local point of pride. Aviation-themed Farnsworth Aerospace PreK-8 fuels curiosity with hands-on STEM learning, and Johnson Senior High School anchors the neighborhood with robust academics, arts, and athletics. Families gather at the Arlington Hills Community Center and Library for story time, coworking, and youth programs, while the East Side Freedom Library preserves neighborhood stories and hosts thoughtful conversations about culture and work. Nearby Dayton's Bluff adds historic architecture and scenic overlooks to weekend strolls.

From classic foursquares ready for restoration to thoughtfully updated bungalows, Payne-Phalen rewards buyers who value value, parks, and authenticity. Considering a move or planning to list? Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local real estate agent who knows how to help both buyers and sellers succeed.

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