1485 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

$1,200,000
Property Type: Multi-Family Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 8,309 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Pending
Current Price: $1,200,000 List Date: 2/13/2026 Last Modified: 4/10/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked along a welcoming, tree lined street in one of St. Paul’s most sought after neighborhoods, this five unit apartment building radiates timeless charm. The all brick property, complete with a four car detached brick garage, has been lovingly owner occupied and meticulously maintained since 1988. Ideally located near the Mississippi River and just steps from St. Paul’s iconic avenues, the setting is both picturesque and convenient. Enjoy easy access to scenic trails, the historic mansions of Summit Avenue, and the vibrant shops and restaurants lining Grand Avenue, truly one of the city’s most desirable locations. Inside, the building showcases original woodwork, with most units featuring hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, and classic built in dining room buffets. Additional private storage is available in the basement, along with shared laundry and a workshop. The backyard offers a welcoming space to gather, garden, or grill.

Listing Details MLS# 7018724

General Property Information

Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
No
Owner Occupied
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1922
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Business/Commercial, Residential-Multi-Family
Main Floor Total SqFt
2785
Above Ground SqFt
5524
Below Grd Total SqFt
2785
Total SqFt
8309
Foundation Size
2911
Style
(MF) Four Plex
Total Finished Sqft
5524.00
Garage Stalls
4
Lot Dimensions
149x62
Acres
0.21
Assessment Pending
No
# Carport Spaces
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Amenities Shared: Security Lights; Other Basement: Owner Access; Partial; Storage Space; Storage/Locker; Unfinished Construction Materials: Brick; Stone Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Brick/Stone Fencing: None Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Baseboard; Boiler Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Medium Owner Pays: Insurance; Lawn; Snow Removal Rental License Type: Standard Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Cable TV; Electricity; Gas Unit 1 Amenities: Security Lights; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors Unit 1 Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Unit 1 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 1 Cooling: Window Unit 1 Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Rm Unit 1 Family Room Characteristics: Family Room Unit 1 Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Unit 2 Amenities: Security Lights; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors Unit 2 Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Unit 2 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 2 Cooling: Window Unit 2 Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Rm Unit 2 Family Room Characteristics: Family Room Unit 2 Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Unit 3 Amenities: Security Lights; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors Unit 3 Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Unit 3 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 3 Cooling: Window Unit 3 Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Rm Unit 3 Family Room Characteristics: Family Room Unit 3 Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Unit 4 Amenities: Security Lights; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors Unit 4 Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Unit 4 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 4 Cooling: Window Unit 4 Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Rm Unit 4 Family Room Characteristics: Family Room Unit 4 Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2026-04-10
Contingency
None
Original List Price
1200000
ListPrice
1200000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1485
Street Name
Portland
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Summit Ave Add To, The

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
16810
Assessment Balance
0
Assessment Installment
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
71x41
Owner Access
Yes
Partial
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Storage/Locker
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
5524

Income and Expenses

Annual Caretaker Expense
600
Annual Electric Expense
648
Annual Fuel Expense
3828
Annual Gross Expenses
30122
Annual Gross Income
127007
Annual Insurance Expense
4280
Annual Maintenance Expense
1765
Annual Net Income
96884
Annual Repair Expense
2540
Annual Trash Expense
2452
Annual Water/Sewer Expense
2108
Misc Monthly Income
435
Total Annual Expenses
30122
Misc. Annual Income
0

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
36x21
Garage Door Height
7
Garage Square Feet
800

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
03
Township#
28

Unit 1

Furnished?
No
Lease Expiration Date
2026-07-14
Leased?
Yes
Level
Main Level
Unit Number
Yes
Annual Rent
28800
Finished SqFt
1254
Full Baths
Yes
Monthly Rent
2400
No. of Units Like This
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Total Bedrooms
2
Total Rooms
7

Unit 2

Furnished?
No
Lease Expiration Date
2027-07-31
Leased?
Yes
Level
Main Level
Unit Number
2
Annual Rent
32520
Finished SqFt
1254
Full Baths
Yes
Monthly Rent
2710
No. of Units Like This
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Total Bedrooms
2
Total Rooms
7

Unit 3

Furnished?
No
Lease Expiration Date
2026-10-01
Leased?
Yes
Level
Main Level
Unit Number
3
Annual Rent
29760
Finished SqFt
1254
Full Baths
Yes
Monthly Rent
2480
No. of Units Like This
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Total Bedrooms
2
Total Rooms
7

Unit 4

Furnished?
No
Lease Expiration Date
2026-07-03
Leased?
Yes
Level
Main Level
Unit Number
4
Annual Rent
29160
Finished SqFt
1254
Full Baths
Yes
Monthly Rent
2430
No. of Units Like This
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Total Bedrooms
2
Total Rooms
7

Unit Details

Total Units
4

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description
SUMMIT AVENUE ADDITION TO THE NO PART OF VAC ST ADJ AND FOL SUBJ TO ALLEY OVER PART OF LOT 12 THE W 1/2 OF LOTS 9 THRU LOT 12 BLK 3
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
107
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4
3411
Property ID Number
032823230051
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
16810
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Tucked along a welcoming, tree lined street in one of St. Paul’s most sought after neighborhoods, this five unit apartment building radiates timeless charm. The all brick property, complete with a four car detached brick garage, has been lovingly owner occupied and meticulously maintained since 1988. Ideally located near the Mississippi River and just steps from St. Paul’s iconic avenues, the setting is both picturesque and convenient. Enjoy easy access to scenic trails, the historic mansions of Summit Avenue, and the vibrant shops and restaurants lining Grand Avenue, truly one of the city’s most desirable locations. Inside, the building showcases original woodwork, with most units featuring hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, and classic built in dining room buffets. Additional private storage is available in the basement, along with shared laundry and a workshop. The backyard offers a welcoming space to gather, garden, or grill.
Directions
94 East to Snelling Ave, South on Snelling Ave to Portland Ave, then East on Portland Ave.

Accessible

None
Yes

Amenities Shared

Security Lights
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes
Stone
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes
Boiler
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Owner Pays

Insurance
Yes
Lawn
Yes
Snow Removal
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes

Rental License Type

Standard
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes
Street Lights
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

No. of Ranges

Five
Yes
One Per Unit
Yes

No. of Refrigerators

Five
Yes
One Per Unit
Yes

Tenant Pays

All Utilities
Yes
Cable TV
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Gas
Yes

Unit 1 Amenities

Security Lights
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes

Unit 1 Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Unit 1 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes

Unit 1 Cooling

Window
Yes

Unit 1 Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Rm
Yes

Unit 1 Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes

Unit 1 Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Unit 2 Amenities

Security Lights
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes

Unit 2 Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Unit 2 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes

Unit 2 Cooling

Window
Yes

Unit 2 Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Rm
Yes

Unit 2 Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes

Unit 2 Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Unit 3 Amenities

Security Lights
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes

Unit 3 Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Unit 3 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes

Unit 3 Cooling

Window
Yes

Unit 3 Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Rm
Yes

Unit 3 Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes

Unit 3 Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Unit 4 Amenities

Security Lights
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes

Unit 4 Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Unit 4 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes

Unit 4 Cooling

Window
Yes

Unit 4 Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Rm
Yes

Unit 4 Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes

Unit 4 Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Listing Office: Jason Mitchell Group
IDX
Last Updated: April - 10 - 2026
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