Owner is an agent, but is not the listing agent. Duplex investment opportunity in the heart of Saint Paul, this property features both units currently occupied by renters, offering immediate rental income potential. Numerous recent repairs and updates have already been completed, including chimney repairs, retaining wall improvements, a new water heater, plus new carpet and fresh paint in the upper unit. The roof was also replaced only two years ago. Conveniently situated close to public transportation, restaurants, shopping, and other local amenities, this property is a great addition to any investment portfolio. If you like the thought of adding a Saint Paul duplex to your portfolio, why not make it two! This property can also be sold as a pair with 454 Sherburne Ave and at a steal for only $410k.
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Price cut: $5K (7/9)
$204,900
538 Charles Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55103
4beds
2baths
1,530sqft
Duplex Up and Down
Built in 1885
-- sqft lot
$201,800 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Retaining wall improvementsChimney repairsNew water heaterNew carpet
- 48 days |
- 485 |
- 34 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Hopkins 651-263-4228,
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7082191
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,630
- Total interior livable area: 1,530 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,530
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,922 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 124
Details
- Foundation area: 880
- Parcel number: 362923230069
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex Up and Down
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Michels Sub Of Blk 14
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,114
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 72 days
- Tenant pays: All Utilities
Estimated market value
$201,800
$192,000 - $212,000
$1,583/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $204,900-2.4%$134/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $209,900-4.5%$137/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Listing removed | $219,900$144/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900+14.5%$144/sqft |
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| 1/13/2023 | Sold | $192,000-4%$125/sqft |
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| 11/6/2022 | Pending sale | $200,000$131/sqft |
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| 10/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $200,000$131/sqft |
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| 9/9/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $200,000$131/sqft |
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| 11/23/2017 | Listing removed | $957+0.7%$1/sqft |
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| 11/14/2017 | Listed for rent | $950+5.6%$1/sqft |
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| 12/28/2016 | Listing removed | $900+13.2%$1/sqft |
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| 12/23/2014 | Listing removed | $795$1/sqft |
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| 11/16/2014 | Price change | $795-6.5%$1/sqft |
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| 10/31/2014 | Listed for rent | $850+6.4%$1/sqft |
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| 11/12/2013 | Listing removed | $799$1/sqft |
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| 10/13/2013 | Listed for rent | $799-6%$1/sqft |
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| 9/9/2011 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
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| 7/1/2011 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,114 -10.7% | $194,800 +5% |
| 2024 | $4,606 +12.5% | $185,500 +11% |
| 2023 | $4,094 +42% | $167,100 -1.8% |
| 2022 | $2,884 -4.9% | $170,200 +29.9% |
| 2021 | $3,032 +21.6% | $131,000 -9% |
| 2020 | $2,494 +31.2% | $143,900 +35.4% |
| 2019 | $1,900 | $106,300 |
| 2018 | $1,900 -8% | $106,300 +12.4% |
| 2017 | $2,066 | $94,600 |
| 2016 | $2,066 +13.8% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,816 +9.4% | $70,600 |
| 2014 | $1,660 -2% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,694 +7.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,580 +5.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,496 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,354 +12.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,092 +13% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,852 +8.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,706 +27.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,338 +18.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,126 +20.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $936 +6.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $878 -1.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $888 +73.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $512 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Thomas Dale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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