Estate Cleanout · Macalester-Groveland & Summit Hill
Estate Cleanout in Macalester-Groveland
A foursquare off Grand Avenue that stayed in the family for decades holds a lifetime upstairs and another one in the basement. We clear both, carefully, with heavy old pieces wrapped and walked out. A full truck is $732; a china hutch on its own is $160.
Summit Avenue and Its Side Streets
Summit Avenue is lined with Victorian mansions, including the James J. Hill House, finished in 1891. The streets between it and Grand Avenue are 1900s–1920s foursquares and Victorians, many with deep basements, around Macalester College.
Long-held homes here often come with more furniture than the next owner can use — dining sets, armoires, and hutches built to last a century.
Estate Prices
| Item / load | Price |
|---|---|
| China cabinet / hutch | $160 |
| Armoire (solid wood, double) | $197 |
| Upright piano | $290 |
| 3/4 truck | $587 |
| Full truck (16 cu yd) | $732 |
Care for Old Houses
Protecting the Woodwork
Original oak trim, plaster walls, and narrow stair landings get padded before anything heavy moves past them.
Past the Twelfth Item
St. Paul’s bulky-item program gives each cart twelve free items a year. A whole house blows through that in one room, and every item after carries a fee plus tax.
Macalester-Groveland Estate FAQs
Can you carry heavy antiques out without damage?
Yes. Pieces leave on padded dollies, with floors and door frames protected. A large armoire is $197.
How many trucks does a St. Paul foursquare need?
Often one to two full trucks with the basement included. Photos of every room give you the exact count.
Can the family keep some pieces?
Yes. Tag the keepers, and nothing tagged leaves the house.
Do you donate what’s still usable?
Yes, before anything goes to disposal.
Settling a Summit Hill Home?
Send room-by-room photos for a flat price.
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