Enter the gorgeous Cathedral Hill neighborhood to find this Diamond. A beautifully renovated triplex walking distance to charming coffee shops, bakeries, grocery stores, top-rated restaurants, and scenic parks. Located just one block north of historic Summit Avenue, the craftsmanship and attention to detail in this property truly shine.
This rare find features two spacious 4-bedroom units with breathtaking woodwork, built ins, clawfoot tubs, and a huge yard! Make your way to the top for a stunning third-floor 2-bedroom unit with an additional office space, an open floor plan, 8- skylights, and abundant natural light. All units boast high-end finishes, in-unit laundry, central air, and individual furnaces for year-round comfort.
The property sits on a generous 1.5x lot with a backyard patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ample off-street parking accommodates two or more vehicles per unit. Whether you’re seeking a stand-alone investment or an owner-occupied property with strong rental income potential, this triplex delivers beautifully.
Don’t miss your chance to own charm and luxury that pays for itself!”
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$1,170,000
542 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
10beds
3baths
7,159sqft
Triplex
Built in 1908
-- sqft lot
$1,170,200 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$2,343 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,170,200
$1.08M - $1.28M
$2,343/mo
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High-end finishesHuge yardOpen floor planAbundant natural lightBuilt insIn-unit laundryClawfoot tubs
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Listed by:
Nestor Arguello 612-440-4555,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Ryan Kowalski
Real Broker, LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6772103
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Full,Shared Access,Storage Space,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,159
- Total interior livable area: 7,159 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,206
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Gravel, Shared Driveway
- Carport spaces: 7
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 58 x 228
Details
- Foundation area: 1953
- Parcel number: 012823230259
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Triplex
Materials
- Post and Beam, Frame, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Auditors Sub 11
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,112,100
- Annual tax amount: $22,156
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 255 days
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Heat
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $1,170,000-6.4%$163/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$175/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000-3.8%$175/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,300,000$182/sqft |
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| 8/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+15.8%$182/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Sold | $1,122,500-6.1%$157/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6321145 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2023 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$167/sqft |
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| 1/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$167/sqft |
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| 1/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+20.1%$167/sqft |
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| 9/1/2021 | Sold | $995,000+286.3%$139/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6002420 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2018 | Listing removed | $1,800 |
Source: StrongPoint Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,800 |
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| 5/6/2014 | Sold | $257,575+3%$36/sqft |
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| 10/29/2012 | Sold | $250,000-58%$35/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2008 | Listing removed | $595,000$83/sqft |
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| 8/24/2008 | Listed for sale | $595,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,654 +27.7% | $1,112,100 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $16,168 -11.7% | $1,076,600 +14.3% |
| 2023 | $18,320 +25.5% | $941,900 -0.9% |
| 2022 | $14,602 +1.9% | $950,800 +29.3% |
| 2021 | $14,328 +21% | $735,400 +17.4% |
| 2020 | $11,838 +13% | $626,200 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $10,479 | $600,300 |
| 2018 | $10,479 -2.5% | $600,300 +15% |
| 2017 | $10,750 | $522,000 |
| 2016 | $10,750 +0.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $10,684 -10.6% | $500,400 |
| 2014 | $11,954 +35.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $8,836 -13.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $10,178 +12.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $9,028 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $9,012 +9.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $8,204 +13.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $7,208 +16.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $6,170 +17% | -- |
| 2005 | $5,272 | -- |
| 2004 | $5,272 +12.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $4,704 +17.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,004 -28.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $5,576 +10.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $5,051 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Summit-University
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- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
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