This 1889-built duplex in St. Paul’s sought-after West 7th neighborhood, offers immediate income from day one with multiple ways to increase its earning potential. The vacant 3-bedroom, 1-bath lower unit is freshly updated with new flooring, paint, lighting and ceiling fans, ready for an owner-occupant or new tenant. Upstairs, an existing tenant is leased at $1,900/month through June 2027, helping offset your mortgage from day one. Here’s where it gets interesting. The upper level includes a 1-bedroom/1-bath + loft AND a separate studio with its own entrance and ¾ bath. After the lease ends, explore converting the studio into a conforming third unit by adding a kitchenette, plumbing, separate utilities and obtaining required City approvals. Prefer to rent the entire property? The lower unit has an estimated market rent of approximately $2,100/month, creating potential for roughly $4,000/month in combined gross rent in its current duplex configuration. Each unit has its own washer/dryer, and major improvements including the roof, water heater, sump pump and appliances. An oversized 24x19 detached 2-car garage with tall ceilings, a small office and additional storage potential adds even more flexibility. Located in West 7th with convenient access to downtown St. Paul, Xcel Energy Center, United Hospital, MSP Airport, Mississippi River recreation, dining and entertainment. House hack it. Rent both units. Explore a third unit. Maximize the garage. One property. Multiple ways to create income. Schedule your showing and see the possibilities for yourself.
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$389,000
787 Watson Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
5beds
3baths
2,073sqft
Duplex Up and Down
Built in 1889
-- sqft lot
$389,800 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Josh A Pomerleau 763-463-7580,
JPW Realty,
Candice Amundson 763-458-7581
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7131546
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Upper Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,501
- Total interior livable area: 2,073 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,073
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36 x 120
- Features: Near Public Transit, Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 1190
- Parcel number: 112823420157
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex Up and Down
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: Clarkes Add
HOA
- Amenities included: Patio
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,336
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Tenant pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Telephone
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$389,800
$370,000 - $409,000
$1,915/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,000+5.4%$188/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Listing removed | $1,854$1/sqft |
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| 4/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,854+12.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/26/2024 | Price change | $1,645-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2024 | Price change | $1,695-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,750-5.4%$1/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,850$1/sqft |
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| 11/6/2023 | Sold | $369,000+2.8%$178/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Pending sale | $359,000$173/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $359,000+412.9%$173/sqft |
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| 1/6/2010 | Sold | $70,000-36.3%$34/sqft |
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| 10/19/2009 | Price change | $109,900-4.4%$53/sqft |
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| 10/3/2009 | Price change | $114,900-2.2%$55/sqft |
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| 9/19/2009 | Price change | $117,500-2%$57/sqft |
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| 9/6/2009 | Price change | $119,900-4%$58/sqft |
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| 8/27/2009 | Price change | $124,900-3.8%$60/sqft |
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| 8/8/2009 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$63/sqft |
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| 7/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $134,900-56.6%$65/sqft |
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| 1/12/2007 | Sold | $311,000+46.4%$150/sqft |
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| 10/6/2004 | Sold | $212,500$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,336 +17.8% | $345,600 -5.6% |
| 2025 | $6,230 +45.8% | $366,000 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $4,272 -9.2% | $361,600 +32.6% |
| 2023 | $4,704 +7.1% | $272,800 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $4,394 +12% | $233,500 +8% |
| 2021 | $3,922 +6.7% | $216,300 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $3,676 +31.6% | $199,300 +26.4% |
| 2019 | $2,794 | $157,700 |
| 2018 | $2,794 -5.6% | $157,700 +13.3% |
| 2017 | $2,960 | $139,200 |
| 2016 | $2,960 -1.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,996 +7.8% | $142,800 |
| 2014 | $2,778 +40.6% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,976 -23.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,578 -8.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,830 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,536 +24% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,852 +19.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,380 +12.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,108 +49.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,412 +14.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,232 +18.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,036 +4.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $990 -16.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,182 +18.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $997 | -- |
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