Attention all you handy men and carpenters! This home has a great start on renovating throughout. Good bones and a sturdy and sound home. Two bed and 2 bath home within 1/2 mile of Hwys. 35/94/52. Owner has invested significantly in maintenance and improvements in the last 18 months. New roof on main home, garage and chicken coop in July 2024. New Furnace in November (2024) with new fresh cold and hot air supply. New storms added in September 2025. Brand new bracing and support throughout the lower level installed in November 2024 . Detached 2.5 car garage with plenty of electric was added in 1984. Yard has chain link fencing and chicken coop. The owner is a conservationist and was a beekeeper and had chickens for 20 years. The current permit for the chickens expires in May of 2026. The property reflects their passion to have kept the land as close to a natural setting as possible. The home was originally built in 1884 as a duplex. Chimney was tuckpointed and a new liner added in 2025. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information since it is deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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$192,000
108 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55117
2beds
1,512sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1884
7,492.32 Square Feet Lot
$197,600 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$2,185 Estimated rent
Home value
$197,600
$178,000 - $219,000
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Chicken coopNew roofGood bonesNew furnaceSturdy and sound home
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Listed by:
James L. Walker, GRI 651-303-7143,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Namit Alex Bhalla
Stepping Stone Brokers LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6788534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x7
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 52.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x6.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 148.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10.6
Flex room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 16.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3x5.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 148.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 46.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x6.6
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x5
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x5
Porch
- Level: Upper
- Area: 75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x5
Study
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x7
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,512
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,512
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Electric
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x24), Garage Door Height (9), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,492 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Near Public Transit, Corner Lot, Sod Included in Price, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Chicken Coop/Barn
- Foundation area: 756
- Parcel number: 302922420032
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Frame, Stone
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1884
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Edmund Rices Third, Addition T
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $192,000-1.5%$127/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6788534 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Pending sale | $195,000$129/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6788534 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000$129/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6788534 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,414 +10% | $169,600 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $2,194 +10.8% | $151,700 +12.4% |
| 2023 | $1,980 -1.7% | $135,000 +6% |
| 2022 | $2,014 +16.6% | $127,300 +9.7% |
| 2021 | $1,728 +82.5% | $116,000 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $947 +25.2% | $107,900 +33.9% |
| 2019 | $757 | $80,600 |
| 2018 | $757 -39.4% | $80,600 +10.1% |
| 2017 | $1,248 | $73,200 |
| 2016 | $1,248 +14.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,086 -1.1% | $45,000 |
| 2014 | $1,098 +19.1% | -- |
| 2013 | $922 -1.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $938 -0.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $940 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,448 -6.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,542 +21.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,266 +11.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,134 +45.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $778 -11% | -- |
| 2004 | $874 +9% | -- |
| 2003 | $802 +8.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $740 -12.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $848 +35.6% | -- |
| 2000 | $625 | -- |
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Neighborhood: North End
Nearby schools
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- 1/10Bruce F Vento Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Washington Technology Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Washington Tech Secondary MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Ramsey County
- Saint Paul
- 55117
- North End
- 108 Sims Ave
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