Property is being marketed for land value. Rare opportunity to own a .55-acre lot in an established neighborhood adjacent to city-owned land. Existing home and detached garage are being sold as-is and are considered a tear-down. Buyers should verify zoning, permitted uses, redevelopment potential, and any building requirements with the appropriate municipality. Convenient locationnear shopping, dining, parks, and major roadways.
Highwood East, located between White Bear Avenue and McKnight Road, is a residential and park-adjacent Maplewood neighborhood with mid-century ramblers and a wooded, lake-country feel. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the White Bear Ave & County Road D corridor, where small eateries, service storefronts, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum of traffic. Housing leans toward postwar single-family streets with mature trees and tidy setbacks, with pockets of newer infill. Nearby lakes and green space shape a walk-and-roll rhythm, with trails and shoreline views setting the pace. Retail and dining gather along the edges rather than the interior blocks, keeping side streets quieter. The setting reads distinctly East Metro: practical, green, and oriented to parks and water.
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Offer insights
1260 Dorland Rd S · $155,000
$155K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $155K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
56 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
One-level living
No basement
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the main level (16 x 9)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level (11 x 10)
Laundry & utility
No laundry hookups listed
Heating & cooling
No heating listed
No cooling listed
Exterior features
Stucco exterior
Storage shed
Medium tree coverage
City street frontage with paved roads
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Residential property
Single-story
Entry level: main
Parking
Detached or attached 1-car garage (273 sq. ft.)
Construction
Frame construction
Asphalt roof
Foundation area approximately 576
Utilities
City water connected
City sewer connected
Fuel: Other
HOA & community
Other annual assessment: $864
Financial info
Annual tax amount: $3,990 (2026)
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Property is being marketed for land value. Rare opportunity to own a .55-acre lot in an established neighborhood adjacent to city-owned land. Existing home and detached garage are being sold as-is and are considered a tear-down. City sewer & city water are connected along with all utilities. Buyers should verify zoning, permitted uses, redevelopment potential, and any building requirements with the appropriate municipality. Convenient location near shopping, dining, parks, and major roadways.
Public Records
Jan 16, 1999
Sold
$67,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,854 (+8.1%)
2025
$4,492 (+27.8%)
2024
$3,516 (+3.3%)
2023
$3,404 (+9.9%)
2022
$3,096 (+5.7%)
2021
$2,928 (−11.4%)
2020
$3,306 (+1.2%)
2019
$3,268 (+1.1%)
2018
$3,234 (+47.5%)
2017
$2,192 (+1.5%)
2015
$2,160 (+33.0%)
2014
$1,624 (+15.0%)
2013
$1,412 (+9.3%)
2012
$1,292
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
320 ft.
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Finished Sq. Ft.
576
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
576
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ramsey County
APN
242822220006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
F
Farm Residence District
The F farm residence district is intended to implement the Maplewood Comprehensive Land Use Plan and provide areas that offer a rural residential setting with opportunities for agricultural uses
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Maplewood, MN • 55119
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Sun exposure
65/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.8 hrs
1.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1260 Dorland Rd S
$146,235
$8,765 under list price of $155K
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