Freshly renovated and move-in ready, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home blends modern updates with everyday comfort! Bright, refreshed spaces offer flexibility for gathering, working, or simple living, with generously sized bedrooms that provide comfort and versatility. The carpeted upper level adds warmth and comfort, creating a cozy retreat. Enjoy mornings on the front porch, shaded by a beautiful mature tree, or take advantage of the full backyard with plenty of space to play, garden, and entertain. Both bathrooms are fully updated with gorgeous tile finishings. A detached 2-stall garage offers added convenience and extra storage!
Active with contingency
Price cut: $10K (8/3)
$269,900
705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106
4beds
1,736sqft
Single Family
Built in 1889
4,965 Square Feet Lot
$268,000 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 51 days |
- 516 |
- 48 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jamie Bolinger 507-837-9334,
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7098612
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,584
- Total interior livable area: 1,736 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,736
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,965 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 125
Details
- Foundation area: 868
- Parcel number: 292922410049
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Arlington Hills Add B40&45-49
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $231,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,878
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
Estimated market value
$268,000
$255,000 - $281,000
$2,359/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $269,900-3.6%$155/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $279,900-1.8%$161/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+59%$164/sqft |
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| 2/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,906$1/sqft |
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| 1/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,906+19.5%$1/sqft |
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| 11/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/2/2023 | Price change | $1,595-1.8%$1/sqft |
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| 10/12/2023 | Price change | $1,625-5.7%$1/sqft |
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| 9/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,723$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,723+8%$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $179,248+241.4%$103/sqft |
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| 5/17/2019 | Listing removed | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 5/9/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Sold | $52,500$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,878 +0.9% | $231,100 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $3,842 +4.1% | $217,700 -7.9% |
| 2023 | $3,690 +19.6% | $236,300 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $3,084 +27.1% | $230,200 +22.7% |
| 2021 | $2,426 +11.7% | $187,600 +23.5% |
| 2020 | $2,171 +36.1% | $151,900 +16.6% |
| 2019 | $1,596 | $130,300 |
| 2018 | $1,596 -11.4% | $130,300 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $1,800 | $121,900 |
| 2016 | $1,800 -9.3% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,984 +6.1% | $114,700 |
| 2014 | $1,870 +19.6% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,564 -21.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,984 +34.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,474 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,744 -15.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,070 +0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,068 +10.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,870 +18.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,580 -6.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,698 -68.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,328 +137.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,246 +309.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $548 +63.9% | -- |
| 2000 | $334 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Payne Phalen
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Bruce F Vento Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 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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