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    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

    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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    Listed by:

    Josh A Pomerleau 763-463-7580,

    JPW Realty,

    Candice Amundson 763-458-7581

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7131546MLS Logo

      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

        DateEventPrice
        10/9/2026Listed for sale$389,000+5.4%$188/sqft
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        4/29/2025Listing removed$1,854$1/sqft
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        4/7/2025Listed for rent$1,854+12.7%$1/sqft
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        7/17/2024Listing removed--
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        6/26/2024Price change$1,645-2.9%$1/sqft
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        5/30/2024Price change$1,695-3.1%$1/sqft
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        5/9/2024Listed for rent$1,750-5.4%$1/sqft
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        5/9/2024Listing removed--
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        3/8/2024Listed for rent$1,850$1/sqft
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        11/6/2023Sold$369,000+2.8%$178/sqft
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        11/1/2023Pending sale$359,000$173/sqft
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        10/11/2023Listed for sale$359,000+412.9%$173/sqft
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        1/6/2010Sold$70,000-36.3%$34/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1692021 Report a problem
        10/19/2009Price change$109,900-4.4%$53/sqft
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        10/3/2009Price change$114,900-2.2%$55/sqft
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        9/19/2009Price change$117,500-2%$57/sqft
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        9/6/2009Price change$119,900-4%$58/sqft
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        8/27/2009Price change$124,900-3.8%$60/sqft
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        8/8/2009Price change$129,900-3.7%$63/sqft
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        7/30/2009Listed for sale$134,900-56.6%$65/sqft
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        1/12/2007Sold$311,000+46.4%$150/sqft
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        10/6/2004Sold$212,500$103/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: West 7th

        Getting around

        85 / 100
        Very Walkable
        82 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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