Nestled on one of the most charming, tree-lined streets in the heart of St. Paul's sought-after Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, this substantial duplex is a turnkey investor's dream. Just steps from Macalester College, this property checks every box — strong rents, virtually zero vacancy, and a location that practically markets itself. The duplex offers a combined 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms across two spacious units, providing flexible configurations ideal for student housing, young professionals, or a mix of both. Each unit features generous living spaces, ample natural light, and a functional layout that tenants love. The quiet, residential street strikes the perfect balance — peaceful enough to feel like home, yet walkable to campus, Grand Avenue's restaurants and shops, and easy freeway access. The numbers speak for themselves: this property has a proven track record of renting within days of listing and maintaining near-100% occupancy year after year. With Macalester's consistent enrollment and the perpetual demand for quality housing in this corridor, you're not just buying a property — you're buying a reliable income stream in one of St. Paul's most stable rental markets. Whether you're an experienced investor looking to expand your portfolio or a savvy first-time buyer seeking a high-performing asset, this duplex delivers the cash flow, location, and peace of mind you've been searching for. Opportunities like this don't last — and in this neighborhood, everyone already knows it.
Active with contingency
$599,000
258 Macalester St, Saint Paul, MN 55105
8beds
5baths
3,378sqft
Duplex Side by Side
Built in 1916
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional layoutAmple natural lightGenerous living spacesTwo spacious units
- 115 days
- 673
- 11
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Grant Lahn 320-292-3754,
Edina Realty, Inc.,
Cari Ann Carter-Cari Ann Carter Group 612-926-9999
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7071923
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Boiler
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,181
- Total interior livable area: 3,378 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,677
- Finished area below ground: 701
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,749 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48 x 120
Details
- Foundation area: 1504
- Parcel number: 092823110004
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex Side by Side
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Macalester Villas
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $525,700
- Annual tax amount: $10,970
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 66 days
- Tenant pays: All Utilities
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$177/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Listing removed | $599,000$177/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$177/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+20.2%$185/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Listing removed | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,800+0.7%$1/sqft |
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| 10/19/2024 | Listing removed | $2,780$1/sqft |
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| 9/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,780+3%$1/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,699+8.2%$1/sqft |
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| 8/18/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/13/2021 | Price change | $2,495-10.9%$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 7/23/2021 | Sold | $520,000$154/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,970 +10.8% | $525,700 -1% |
| 2024 | $9,898 -1.6% | $530,900 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $10,054 +16.2% | $519,300 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $8,652 +5% | $518,700 +19.3% |
| 2021 | $8,240 +4.4% | $434,700 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $7,891 +5.1% | $410,600 +9.8% |
| 2019 | $7,510 | $374,100 |
| 2018 | $7,510 -6.2% | $374,100 |
| 2017 | $8,006 | $374,100 |
| 2016 | $8,006 +19.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $6,708 -5.9% | $300,000 |
| 2014 | $7,128 -1.5% | -- |
| 2013 | $7,236 +4.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $6,954 +11.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $6,218 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $6,200 +6% | -- |
| 2008 | $5,848 +4.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $5,602 +12.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $4,970 +15.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $4,312 +3.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $4,168 +7.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,874 +49.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,598 -24.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,430 +13.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $3,026 | -- |
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