Touring One of the Rarest Homes in Minneapolis' MOST PRESTIGIOUS Neigborhood
About this video
Welcome to 505 Holly Avenue, a one-of-a-kind 1885 brownstone for sale that blends timeless craftsmanship with modern design.
Step inside one of St. Paul’s most prestigious historic homes and discover timeless architecture, original details, and luxury craftsmanship. Explore the history, design features, location perks, and what makes this iconic property stand out in today’s St. Paul real estate market.
Key takeaways
- A listing tour, with Jason and Brooke Huerkamp, of an 1885 brownstone in Saint Paul's Cathedral Hill area: just over 3,000 square feet with three bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage.
- Rebuilt down to the studs, it pairs original brick walls and arches with white walls, curved walls, recessed lighting and skylights for a gallery-like feel.
- Four levels: a finished basement family room, a main floor with a stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace and maple floors, a second floor with a two-story space over the dining area, two bedrooms and a laundry, and a top-floor owner's suite with ceilings of about 14 to 16 feet.
- The owner's level opens to a rooftop patio, rare among the area's historic brownstones, and there are three wood-burning fireplaces in all.
Questions this video answers
Are there brownstones in Saint Paul?
Yes. The Cathedral Hill and Summit Avenue area has historic brownstones and row houses from the 1880s, some fully renovated like this one.
Read more: Summit-University · Summit Hill · Saint Paul market report
Notes written by Huerkamp Home Group from this video. Figures are as stated in the video on February 14, 2026; check the current numbers in our market reports.
