St. Paul - Como Real Estate Listings of Houses and Homes for Sale in Ramsey County, Minnesota


	St. Paul - Como Houses for Sale

St. Paul - Como

In the mid-19th century, Como was little more than farmland. At one point, a real estate speculator bought up the land surrounding the lake, with plans to build a fashionable resort area. These plans went as far as the construction of Como Road, which connected downtown St. Paul to the lake. A few hotels later cropped up, funded by a different set of investors, and a horse-drawn wagon started carrying guests back and forth along Como Road. Sometime around 1873, the city of St. Paul purchased a large tract of land on the west side of the lake and started developing an expansive city park. By 1915, Como Park had a zoo, conservatory, lakeside pavilion and several roadways.

A few of Como’s early farmhouses still exist today. Other notable structures from the past include the George H. and Hannah Hazzard House on West Nebraska Avenue, the Thomas Frankson House on Midway Parkway, the Salvation Army Women’s Home and Hospital on Como Avenue, and Chelsea Heights School on Huron Street.

Today, Como has developed into a close-knit, forward-thinking community. Residents, school administrators and business owners are committed to maintaining the relaxed, family-oriented environment of their neighborhood. The tree-lined residential streets are often populated with locals —walking, jogging and socializing. With the large park and lake facilities at the heart of the community, Como fosters an active, outdoor lifestyle.

The neighborhood has a small selection of businesses that provide for residents’ everyday needs. Independent shops, restaurants, markets and service businesses are located along Como and East Hennepin Avenues. More expansive shopping, fine dining, nightlife and entertainment can be found nearby in the more urban areas of St. Paul.