Charming 2.5BR/2BA in Mac-Groveland with Rare Bonus Loft, Deck & Three-Season Porch

Bonus loft above the garage · Three-season porch · Private deck · Flexible academic-year lease

Welcome to 1966 Jefferson Avenue, a light-filled home with roughly 2... ,164 finished square feet in one of Saint Paul's most walkable neighborhoods. The main level offers a welcoming living room, a dedicated dining area, and a kitchen that flows easily for everyday life and for hosting.

What really sets this house apart is the bonus space. Off the back of the home, a three-season room is the perfect spot for morning coffee, a reading nook, or a casual dinner, and it opens onto a private deck that makes backyard hangs easy all summer. Above the detached two-car garage, a large finished loft gives you space that's genuinely rare in a rental: home office, studio, yoga or music room, playroom, or a quiet retreat of your own.

The main floor has two full bedrooms plus a smaller third room that works well as a nursery, office, or guest space. Two full bathrooms, one on the main level and a second with a stand-up shower in the basement, mean mornings and guests don't compete for the same sink. The basement also has generous room for laundry, storage, a home gym, or a rec space.
Outside you get a yard, the two-car garage with its bonus loft, the deck, and the three-season room, a combination that's hard to find in this part of the city. Location is unbeatable: a short walk to Grand Avenue, an easy bike or drive to the Mississippi River parkways, Summit Avenue, and Highland Park, and minutes from Macalester and St. Thomas. Easy access to I-35E and Highway 5 puts downtown Saint Paul, downtown Minneapolis, and MSP airport within a comfortable commute.

Home features

2 full bedrooms plus a third smaller room, ideal as an office, nursery, or guest space
2 full bathrooms
Approx. 2,164 sq ft of finished living space
Three-season room off the main house
Private deck for entertaining
Detached 2-car garage with a large finished loft above, ideal as a home office, studio, or creative space
Full basement with second bath, laundry, and rec/storage space
Yard
Pets considered case by case with a pet deposit and pet addendum

Neighborhood
Mac-Groveland is a walkable, tree-lined neighborhood known for its historic homes, friendly sidewalks, and easy access to the best of Saint Paul. Weekends here mean coffee on Grand, the farmers market, walks along the river bluffs, and a wide range of dinner spots. Top-rated Saint Paul Public Schools nearby, plus blocks from Macalester and St. Thomas, making this a great fit for a visiting faculty member, grad student household, or academic-year renter.

How to apply
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Terms

Rent: $2,800/month
Security deposit: $2,800 (one month's rent)
Lease: Flexible, 10-month academic-year lease or longer welcome
Pets: Considered case by case with pet deposit and addendum
Tenant pays: electricity, natural gas, internet, and a flat monthly fee of $20 per person for water and trash
Renters insurance required
Tenant handles snow/ice removal for front walk way, neighborhood association handles snow/ice removal for alley
No smoking or vaping of any substance on the property
Credit, income, background, and rental-history screening required; screening criteria provided on request per Saint Paul's Tenant Protections ordinance Read More