Welcome to 686 White Bear! This historical 1926 up/down duplex has been beautifully restored to showcase its original craftsmanship. You will find gorgeous hardwood flooring, carved wood archways, and wood windows in every room. Each unit is a spacious 2 bed/1 bath and has been updated from top to bottom. Special features include: Quality original cabinetry, beautiful woodwork, antique farmhouse sink, vintage light fixtures & floor tile, and old world character at every turn. Get this historic charm plus numerous updates including: new roof, gutters, flooring, updated plumbing & electrical, stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, updated bathrooms, & fresh paint throughout. Basement offers ample storage space and a shared laundry area with separate access for each unit. No lack of parking here - two car detached garage plus plenty of driveway space. Deck off the back overlooks the fenced-in yard. Easy access to downtown STP and Maplewood. This is the ideal house to live in one unit and rent the other, fill up the whole space yourself, or add to your investment portfolio!
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$349,000
686 White Bear Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55106
4beds
2baths
1,836sqft
Duplex Up and Down
Built in 1926
-- sqft lot
$356,200 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$1,547 Estimated rent
Home value
$356,200
$321,000 - $395,000
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Listed by:
Cassie Nosser 612-366-1325,
Verve Realty
Bought with:
Victoria Raiche
Bridge Realty, LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6719482
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,836 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,836
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22x24), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (8)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,577 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 147 x 45
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 988
- Parcel number: 352922220033
- Zoning description: Other
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: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Robert L Wares Eastern Heights
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $266,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,920
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $349,000-4.4%$190/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6719482 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Pending sale | $364,900$199/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6719482 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $364,900+128.1%$199/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6719482 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2024 | Sold | $160,000-5.8%$87/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6627827 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Pending sale | $169,900$93/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $169,900$93/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6627827 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,348 +19.4% | $266,900 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $4,478 +5.3% | $262,200 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $4,252 +12.2% | $252,800 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $3,788 +2.4% | $243,400 +15% |
| 2021 | $3,698 +14.6% | $211,600 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $3,226 +44.7% | $210,400 +34.1% |
| 2019 | $2,229 | $156,900 |
| 2018 | $2,229 -14.4% | $156,900 |
| 2017 | $2,604 | $156,900 |
| 2016 | $2,604 +5.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,476 +16.6% | $145,300 |
| 2014 | $2,124 -6.2% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,264 +3.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,182 -9.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,416 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,780 +3.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,686 +15.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,332 +11.5% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,092 +28.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,624 +5.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,536 +14.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,338 +15.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,160 -11.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,306 +27.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,025 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Sun Ray
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- 5/10Eastern Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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