Charming St. Paul duplex with easy access to downtown, I94, 35E, public transportation and amenities. This property offers two vacant units, allowing for immediate owner-occupancy or tenant placement. The main floor unit (1 Bed/1 Bath) offers the character of hardwood flooring throughout. The upper unit (2 Bed/1 Bath) includes durable LVT flooring and a large walk-in closet. An excellent opportunity to acquire a versatile property in a central, well-connected location.
Active
$220,000
680 Lawson Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
3beds
2baths
1,689sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,450/mo
Duplex Up and Down
Built in 1885
-- sqft lot
$212,100 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood flooring throughoutDurable lvt flooringLarge walk-in closet
- 124 days |
- 561 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian R Lee 763-516-1246,
Keller Williams Integrity NW,
Abby E Newland 763-732-8145
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7044475
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,174
- Total interior livable area: 1,689 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,689
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 5,009 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 125
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 853
- Parcel number: 292922130117
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex Up and Down
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Arlington Hills Add B40&45-49
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,424
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 94 days
Estimated market value
$212,100
$201,000 - $223,000
$1,651/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Price change | $220,000-4.3%$130/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$136/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+17.1%$142/sqft |
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| 1/24/2023 | Sold | $205,000$121/sqft |
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| 12/27/2022 | Pending sale | $205,000$121/sqft |
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| 12/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $205,000+1608.3%$121/sqft |
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| 3/3/2016 | Listing removed | $795 |
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| 3/2/2016 | Listed for rent | $795 |
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| 11/1/2011 | Sold | $12,000$7/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,424 +58.7% | $237,900 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $4,048 +7.1% | $218,500 +16.4% |
| 2023 | $3,778 +5.4% | $187,700 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,584 +13.6% | $184,100 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $3,154 +15.9% | $172,900 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $2,721 +22.2% | $156,100 +23.9% |
| 2019 | $2,226 | $126,000 |
| 2018 | $2,226 -6.9% | $126,000 +13.6% |
| 2017 | $2,392 | $110,900 |
| 2016 | $2,392 +2.7% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,330 -3.3% | $109,800 |
| 2014 | $2,410 +149% | -- |
| 2013 | $968 -39.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,598 -14% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,858 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,182 +1.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,146 +19% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,804 +12.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,598 +16.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,370 +28% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,070 +11.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $958 -1% | -- |
| 2002 | $968 -8.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,054 +13.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $930 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Payne Phalen
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Bruce F Vento Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Washington Technology Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 2/10Washington Tech Secondary MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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