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Price cut: $10K (8/25)

$139,900

686 Sherburne Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

5beds

4baths

1,904sqft

$962/mo

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Duplex Up and Down

Built in 1910

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$73/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Opportunity-packed duplex in a prime location just one block from the light rail! This spacious property features two units, each with 1.5 bathrooms. The main-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms, while the upper unit includes 3 bedrooms, providing strong rental potential and flexible living arrangements. The property is currently classified as a Category 2 vacant building and will require full city code compliance, making it an ideal project for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to build equity. With its desirable layout, convenient location, and income-producing possibilities, this duplex is a fantastic opportunity to create a valuable rental property or owner-occupied investment.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4

Heating

Forced Air

Features

Basement: Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,556
Total interior livable area: 1,904 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,704
Finished area below ground: 200

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: More Than 2 Stories
Patio & porch: Front Porch
Fencing: Chain Link,Partial

Lot

Size: 3,963 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 100
Features: Near Public Transit

Details

Foundation area: 852
Parcel number: 352923140183
Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: Duplex Up and Down

Materials

Frame
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water/Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Syndicate 1 Add

Location

Region: Saint Paul

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $73/sqft
Tax assessed value: $277,300
Annual tax amount: $5,815
Date on market: 5/15/2026
Cumulative days on market: 6 days

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,777/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Price change	$139,900-6.7%$73/sqft
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8/3/2026	Price change	$149,900-6.3%$79/sqft
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7/13/2026	Price change	$159,900-5.9%$84/sqft
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6/16/2026	Price change	$169,900-5.6%$89/sqft
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5/15/2026	Listed for sale	$179,900-32.1%$94/sqft
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5/15/2023	Sold	$265,000-1.9%$139/sqft
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4/13/2023	Pending sale	$270,000$142/sqft
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2/8/2023	Listing removed	--
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1/30/2023	Listed for sale	$270,000+193.5%$142/sqft
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8/21/2007	Sold	$92,000$48/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,234 +179%	$277,300 +11.9%
2024	$3,668 -21.3%	$247,900 +49.8%
2023	$4,660 +30.2%	$165,500 -1%
2022	$3,578 +1.1%	$167,100 +20.9%
2021	$3,538 +51.7%	$138,200 +18.4%
2020	$2,332 +65.7%	$116,700 +33.2%
2019	$1,407	$87,600
2018	$1,407 -16.9%	$87,600 +25%
2017	$1,694	$70,100
2016	$1,694 +54.8%	--
2015	$1,094 -26.2%	$48,700
2014	$1,482 -13.7%	--
2013	$1,718 +0.1%	--
2012	$1,716 +65.3%	--
2011	$1,038	--
2010	--	--
2009	$2,908 +59.1%	--
2008	$1,828 -14.3%	--
2007	$2,134 +49.9%	--
2006	$1,424 +13.4%	--
2005	$1,256 +26.1%	--
2004	$996 +48.7%	--
2003	$670 +21.8%	--
2002	$550 -34.8%	--
2001	$844 +358.8%	--
2000	$184	--