Well-maintained up/down duplex in a prime location offering flexibility for both owner-occupants and investors. One unit is currently vacant, while the other is leased at $1,650/month with a new lease in place. Parking permits are available for residents to help ensure convenient parking.
May 28, 2026 all NEW gas lines where installed! A newly extensive update to old gas lines being replaced! Other extensive updates completed throughout ownership include: dual boilers and kitchen countertops (2018); updated water lines and appliance upgrades (2020); newer water heater, washer, dryer, and dishwasher (2021); newer roof (2022); new chimney liner and cap, freshly stained lower porch, exterior trim painting, and newly painted upper-level interiors (2025); and new upper bath paint/light fixture plus fresh paint in the lower-level rear common area (2026). The rear bump-out was also fully renovated with structural repairs, new siding, flooring, moisture barrier, and sealed rubber roofing for long-term durability. In addition, the waste line from the home to the street was replaced prior to current ownership, adding additional peace of mind.
Great opportunity to owner-occupy while generating income, or add a well-maintained investment property to your portfolio.
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Price cut: $20K (6/19)
$500,000
2017 Laurel Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
4beds
2baths
2,242sqft
Duplex Up and Down
Built in 1921
-- sqft lot
$493,500 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Freshly stained lower porchExterior trim paintingNewly painted upper-level interiorsDual boilersUpdated water lines
- 50 days |
- 731 |
- 28 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Malee Vang 651-332-4569,
Engel & Volkers Minneapolis Downtown
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7077559
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Boiler
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Common Area
Features
- Basement: Full,Storage Space,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,384
- Total interior livable area: 2,242 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,242
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 92 x 50
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Foundation area: 1142
- Parcel number: 042823220097
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex Up and Down
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Merriam Park Second Add
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $477,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,388
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Tenant pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Heat
Estimated market value
$493,500
$469,000 - $518,000
$1,359/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $500,000-3.8%$223/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $520,000-2.8%$232/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $535,000$239/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000+63.7%$239/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2019 | Listing removed | $1,375$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,375+1.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2018 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,350+17.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2015 | Sold | $326,750-0.7%$146/sqft |
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| 9/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $329,000+7.9%$147/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #4646849 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2013 | Sold | $305,000-7.3%$136/sqft |
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| 4/13/2012 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: REI Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: REI Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2010 | Listing removed | $328,900$147/sqft |
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| 7/24/2010 | Price change | $328,900-3%$147/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #3916124 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $338,900-2.1%$151/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #3916124 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2004 | Sold | $346,000+159.2%$154/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/1996 | Sold | $133,500$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,388 +10.2% | $477,200 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $8,518 -3.7% | $451,200 +1.6% |
| 2023 | $8,846 +9.9% | $444,300 -0.9% |
| 2022 | $8,052 +8.4% | $448,400 +11% |
| 2021 | $7,426 -4.1% | $404,000 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $7,746 +13.8% | $385,700 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $6,808 | $366,200 |
| 2018 | $6,808 -2.4% | $366,200 +8% |
| 2017 | $6,974 | $339,100 |
| 2016 | $6,974 +21% | -- |
| 2015 | $5,764 +4% | $279,700 |
| 2014 | $5,540 +1.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $5,468 +4.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $5,224 +7.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,844 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $5,474 +20.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,552 +13.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,012 +13% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,552 +15.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,066 -1.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,108 +8.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,874 -4.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,008 -6.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,228 +9.9% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,937 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merriam Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Groveland Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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- Minnesota
- Ramsey County
- Saint Paul
- 55104
- Merriam Park
- 2017 Laurel Ave







