Welcome to pure St. Paul character mixed with modern updates! Offering a cozy front porch, a bright and breezy main level, and a kitchen with a center island and breakfast nook. With 3 bedrooms upstairs, a second bathroom in the basement, and a formal dining room. This home has seen thoughtful updates to major systems, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. New roof, new siding, newer boiler, newer water heater, and others! Opportunity to finish half story in attic to add sq footage. Located beautifully near the Hamline campus between Allianz Field and the State Fairgrounds, you'll enjoy both local fun and privacy.
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$298,000
681 Simpson St, Saint Paul, MN 55104
3beds
1,561sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
3,702.6 Square Feet Lot
$311,000 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$2,475 Estimated rent
Home value
$311,000
$283,000 - $342,000
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Cozy front porchFormal dining roomBreakfast nook
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Listed by:
Luke Chase 612-418-9979,
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Bought with:
Luke Pettersen
eXp Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6626127
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x7
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,561
- Total interior livable area: 1,561 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,272
- Finished area below ground: 289
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (12x16), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (8)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,702 sqft
- Dimensions: 37 x 100
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 632
- Parcel number: 342923220103
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Stone
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Hamline Syndicate Add, No1
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Sold | $298,000-0.6%$191/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6626127 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2024 | Pending sale | $299,900$192/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6626127 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900-1.7%$192/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6626127 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2024 | Listing removed | $305,000$195/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6619822 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $305,000+7%$195/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6619822 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2021 | Sold | $285,000+4.4%$183/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5723885 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2021 | Pending sale | $272,900$175/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5723885 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $272,900+36.5%$175/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5723885 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2017 | Sold | $199,900$128/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4859223 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2017 | Pending sale | $199,900$128/sqft |
Source: Roseville MN #4859223 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2017 | Listed for sale | $199,900+11.1%$128/sqft |
Source: Roseville MN #4859223 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2003 | Sold | $180,000+92.5%$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/1998 | Sold | $93,500$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,016 +12.6% | $295,000 -5.4% |
| 2024 | $4,454 +2.5% | $311,900 +6% |
| 2023 | $4,346 +20.4% | $294,300 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $3,610 -5.4% | $283,500 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $3,818 -2.1% | $234,700 -4.8% |
| 2020 | $3,899 +43.6% | $246,500 +21.5% |
| 2019 | $2,715 | $202,900 |
| 2018 | $2,715 -3.6% | $202,900 +22.1% |
| 2017 | $2,816 | $166,200 |
| 2016 | $2,816 +13.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,478 -1.4% | $131,900 |
| 2014 | $2,512 -2% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,564 -7.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,778 +10.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,508 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,162 -5.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,278 +12.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,018 +31.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,536 +19.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,284 +12.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,144 -14.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,340 +6.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,254 +18.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,056 +28.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $822 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Midway
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Hancock/Hamline Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Murray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10Como Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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- Minnesota
- Ramsey County
- Saint Paul
- 55104
- Midway
- 681 Simpson St
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