1689 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 (MLS# 7104199)
$275,000
Saint Paul, MN 55104
MLS# 7104199
4 beds | 2 baths | 2550 sqft
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Property Description
Opportunity is knocking! Will you answer? Priced appropriately, this is a fixer-upper in Charming Merriam Park East Duplex - spacious, versatile and full of great potential! Discover an exceptional opportunity in this wonderful neighborhood with this well-loved 2/1 and 2/1 duplex-ideal for owner-occupants, multi-generational living, or savvy investors. The main floor unit with hardwood floors, two sun rooms, and an open-concept living and dining space that feels warm and inviting. The upper unit offers great natural light, comfortable living areas, and its own generous front porch-perfect for coffee, reading, or relaxing. Both units enjoy separate boilers, separate gas and electric meters, and access to a wonderful backyard ready for gardening, outdoor fun, or pets. The property features a stucco exterior, a 2-car garage and basement storage. A major bonus: the third-floor expansion potential-an opportunity to access to both downtowns, close to area colleges, restaurants, shopping, parks, and public transit. With TLC this classic St. Paul duplex and your investment will truly shine. Whether you're looking for growth potential to build your investment portfolio, or looking for a home that helps pay your mortgage, this property is a must-see!
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Contract Information
Status: Active
Contingency: None
Current Price: 275000
Original List Price: 275000
ListPrice: 275000
List Date: 2026-07-06
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Owner Occupied: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1912
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Bedrooms: 4
Baths Total: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 900
Above Ground SqFt: 1800
Below Grd Total SqFt: 750
Total SqFt: 2550
Foundation Size: 960
Style: (MF) Duplex Up and Down
Total Finished Sqft: 1800.00
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 138x40
Acres: 0.12
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 1689
Street Name: Dayton
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Oakland Park Addition, To The C
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 2627
Tax With Assessments: 9136
Basement
Foundation Dimensions: 35x25
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1800
Income and Expenses
Annual Caretaker Expense: 2000
Annual Electric Expense: 1080
Annual Fuel Expense: 2520
Annual Gross Expenses: 18800
Annual Gross Income: 19200
Annual Insurance Expense: 6000
Annual Maintenance Expense: 3000
Annual Repair Expense: 2000
Annual Trash Expense: 1200
Annual Water/Sewer Expense: 1000
Total Annual Expenses: 18800
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lock Box Type
Lock Box Source: MAAR
Miscellaneous Information
DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Square Feet: 400
Public Survey Info
Range#: 23
Section#: 04
Township#: 28
Unit 1
Furnished?: No
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: 1
Finished SqFt: 900
Full Baths: 1
Monthly Expense: 233
No. of Units Like This: 1
Total Baths: 1
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Rooms: 8
Unit 2
Furnished?: No
Lease Expiration Date: 2026-12-01
Leased?: Yes
Level: 2nd Level
Unit Number: 2
Annual Rent: 19200
Finished SqFt: 900
Full Baths: 1
Monthly Expense: 334
Monthly Rent: 1600
No. of Units Like This: 1
Total Baths: 1
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Rooms: 6
Unit Details
Total Units: 2
Property Features
Accessible: None
Basement: Concrete Block; Storage Space
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Exterior: Stucco
Foundation: Stone
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Boiler
Laundry: Common Area; In Basement
Lock Box Type: Supra
Owner Pays: Trash Collection; Water
Road Frontage: City Street; Sidewalks
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Stories: Two
Tenant Pays: Electricity; Gas
Unit 1 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator
Unit 1 Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Unit 1 Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room
Unit 1 Family Room Characteristics: Great Room; Main Level
Unit 2 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator
Unit 2 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath
Unit 2 Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room
Unit 2 Family Room Characteristics: Great Room
Water: City Water/Connected
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 07 - 2026
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