Spacious up-and-down duplex located in a strong St Paul rental neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. Both units feature large multi-level layouts uncommon for traditional duplexes, offering strong long-term tenant appeal and functional living space.
The lower unit includes basement and main-level living space, while the upper unit spans the second and third floors. Utilities are currently partially owner-paid, with ownership implementing a RUBS utility reimbursement program across the portfolio beginning Q3 2026. Future ownership will have the opportunity to improve NOI through utility cost recovery and operational efficiencies. Excellent opportunity for investors seeking stable residential property with long-term upside potential.
Active
Price cut: $45K (6/26)
$401,500
1259 Charles Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
5beds
2baths
3,150sqft
Duplex Up and Down
Built in 1912
-- sqft lot
$397,700 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 68 days |
- 153 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Luke Nilles 651-207-9956,
Gold Group Realty, LLC,
Aaron Goldstein 612-382-4774
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7074984
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water, Radiator
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Full,Single Tenant Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,150
- Total interior livable area: 3,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,250
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel, Parking Lot, More Parking Onsite for Fee
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20 x 20), Garage Door Height (7)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors 36"+, Hallways 42"+
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,922 Square Feet
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Light
- Topography: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 900
- Parcel number: 342923130051
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex Up and Down
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Electric, Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Syndicate 5 Add
HOA
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,938
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, See Remarks
Estimated market value
$397,700
$378,000 - $418,000
$2,134/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $401,500-10.1%$127/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7074984 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $446,500+593.3%$142/sqft |
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| 5/8/1997 | Sold | $64,400$20/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,836 -3.1% | $283,100 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $6,024 +6.4% | $265,900 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $5,662 -10.3% | $275,500 +15.3% |
| 2022 | $6,314 +8% | $239,000 +16.3% |
| 2021 | $5,844 +49.9% | $205,500 -3.2% |
| 2020 | $3,899 +20.5% | $212,200 +18.8% |
| 2019 | $3,236 | $178,600 |
| 2018 | $3,236 -10.1% | $178,600 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $3,600 | $161,200 |
| 2016 | $3,600 +5.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,422 +7.3% | $137,600 |
| 2014 | $3,188 -47.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $6,048 +50.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,028 +31.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,068 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,142 +6.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,958 +10.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,676 +11.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,396 +17.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,046 +6.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,916 +5.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,818 -7.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,960 +1.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,924 +14.7% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,678 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Midway
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Hancock/Hamline Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Murray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 2/10Como Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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