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Price cut: $7K (10/15)

$142,900

688 Magnolia Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106

4beds

2baths

1,655sqft

$1,020/mo

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Duplex Up and Down

Built in 1884

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$86/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Great opportunity for an investor looking for a low-cost entry into the market! This duplex offers strong potential to increase rents with cosmetic updates, including refinished finishes, fresh paint, and flooring. A great value-add opportunity for an investor looking to improve the property, increase rental income, and build equity. Convenient St. Paul location near shopping, restaurants, parks, and easy access to major roads. Home sold as-is

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Heating

Boiler

Features

Basement: Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,442
Total interior livable area: 1,655 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,655
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One and One Half

Lot

Size: 4,965 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40' x 130' x 39' x 130'

Details

Foundation area: 868
Parcel number: 292922130004
Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: Duplex Up and Down

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1884

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: $86/sqft
Tax assessed value: $221,800
Annual tax amount: $3,918
Date on market: 9/22/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,844/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2026	Price change	$142,900-4.7%$86/sqft
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10/8/2026	Price change	$149,900-6.3%$91/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7146299 Report a problem
10/1/2026	Price change	$159,900-5.9%$97/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7146299 Report a problem
9/22/2026	Listed for sale	$169,900+114.2%$103/sqft
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4/24/2026	Sold	$79,320$48/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$3,918 +5%	$221,800 +9%
2025	$3,730 +12.7%	$203,500 -10.1%
2024	$3,310 +10.6%	$226,300 +5.9%
2023	$2,994 +8.6%	$213,600 +11.3%
2022	$2,758 +7.3%	$192,000 +6.6%
2021	$2,570 +14.5%	$180,100 +3.1%
2020	$2,244 +54.1%	$174,700 +45.6%
2019	$1,456	$120,000
2018	$1,456 -10.2%	$120,000 +5.3%
2017	$1,622	$114,000
2016	$1,622 +52.7%	--
2015	$1,062 +21.2%	$85,000
2014	$876 -10.6%	--
2013	$980 -5.8%	--
2012	$1,040 -0.8%	--
2011	$1,048	--
2010	--	--
2009	$1,450 -6.1%	--
2008	$1,544 +18%	--
2007	$1,308 +18.3%	--
2006	$1,106 +28.3%	--
2005	$862 +22.8%	--
2004	$702 +4.8%	--
2003	$670 +8.4%	--
2002	$618 -13.9%	--
2001	$718 +19.5%	--
2000	$601	--