Rare opportunity to acquire a six-bedroom Victorian-era property in the heart of East Saint Paul at an exceptionally low price point. Featuring oversized rooms and an expansive layout, this property offers tremendous value-add potential for the right investor.
With six large bedrooms the layout is well-suited for rental income, room-by-room leasing, or make it your own for your family.
Character details remain throughout, providing an opportunity to restore original charm while. Home was lived in prior and is livable as-is.
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$128,000
687 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106
6beds
1,960sqft
Single Family
Built in 1883
2,395.8 Square Feet Lot
$129,600 Zestimate®
$65/sqft
$2,548 Estimated rent
Home value
$129,600
$118,000 - $143,000
$2,548/mo
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Character detailsExpansive layoutOversized roomsSix large bedrooms
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Listed by:
Conor Hannon 612-524-8168,
HOMESTEAD ROAD,
Devon R Walton 763-482-9111
Bought with:
Kathryn J Barclay
eXp Realty
Chuck Gollop
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7016963
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Bedroom 6
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x4
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Heating
- Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,960
- Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,359
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,395 sqft
- Dimensions: 48' x 52' x 48' x 52'
Details
- Foundation area: 679
- Parcel number: 292922420032
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: J R Weides Sub Of B24 Arlingt
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $128,000+2.5%$65/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7016963 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Pending sale | $124,900$64/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7016963 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $124,900$64/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7016963 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,694 +319.7% | $170,700 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $2,548 -1.3% | $162,900 -4.1% |
| 2023 | $2,582 +1.4% | $169,900 -17.9% |
| 2022 | $2,546 +59.5% | $206,900 +26.2% |
| 2021 | $1,596 +5.7% | $164,000 +42.6% |
| 2020 | $1,510 +23.2% | $115,000 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $1,226 | $110,700 |
| 2018 | $1,226 -11.9% | $110,700 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $1,392 | $101,000 |
| 2016 | $1,392 +42.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $974 +30.6% | $80,000 |
| 2014 | $746 +3.9% | -- |
| 2013 | $718 +9.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $656 -15.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $776 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,702 +8.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,566 +19% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,316 +16.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,126 +25.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $900 +16.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $772 +12.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $688 +11.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $618 -11.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $700 +42.9% | -- |
| 2000 | $490 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Payne Phalen
Nearby schools
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- 1/10Bruce F Vento Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Washington Technology Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 2/10Washington Tech Secondary MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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