1759 Van Buren Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

$520,000
Property Type: Multi-Family Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,825 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active
Current Price: $520,000 List Date: 1/16/2026 Last Modified: 4/12/2026

Overview

Description

Discover cash flow potential with this meticulously maintained 6-bed, 2-bath up/down duplex in high-demand Hamline-Midway. This property delivers the rare combination investors seek: proven rental income, major systems already upgraded, and expansion possibilities. Recent Capital Improvements (See Schedule in MLS): New boilers ensuring reliable heating, updated water heaters, new roof protecting your investment, energy-efficient windows throughout, and enhanced insulation reducing utility costs. These strategic upgrades translate to reduced capital expenditure risk and stronger NOI. Investment Highlights: Strong rental demand near Hamline University, Allianz Field, and Green Line light rail. Separate utilities simplify expense allocation. Spacious basement presents potential third-unit conversion opportunity (buyer to verify requirements with City of St. Paul). Owner-occupancy financing available making for a great House-Hack opportunity. Location Advantages: 0.3 mi to Metro Green Line, walking distance to local amenities and dining, easy I-94 access, established neighborhood with low vacancy rate. Whether envision living in one unit while rental income offsets a mortgage, or value-add to maximize returns, the foundation for success is with this one.

Listing Details MLS# 6807611

General Property Information

Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
No
Owner Occupied
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1926
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Multi-Family
Main Floor Total SqFt
1275
Above Ground SqFt
2550
Below Grd Total SqFt
1275
Total SqFt
3825
Foundation Size
1275
Style
(MF) Duplex Up and Down
Total Finished Sqft
2550.00
Power Company
Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
46x124
Acres
0.13
Assessment Pending
No

Property Features

Accessible: None Basement: Full; Shared Access; Storage Space; Storage/Locker; Unfinished Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Stucco Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Laundry: In Basement Lot Description: Corner Lot; Public Transit (w/in 6 blks) Owner Pays: Sewer; Trash Collection; Water Rental License Type: Standard Road Frontage: City Street; Sidewalks Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA; Other Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Tenant Pays: Electricity; Gas; Heat Unit 1 Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s); Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Tile Floors Unit 1 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Unit 1 Cooling: Window Unit 1 Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Unit 2 Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood Floors; Natural Woodwork; Tile Floors Unit 2 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Unit 2 Cooling: Window Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
530000
ListPrice
520000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1759
Street Name
Van Buren
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Gillettes Add To, Woodlaw

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
5822
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2550

More Information

Income and Expenses

Annual Gross Expenses
4883
Annual Gross Income
38400
Annual Insurance Expense
2733
Annual Trash Expense
900
Annual Water/Sewer Expense
1250
Total Annual Expenses
4883
Annual Caretaker Expense
0
Annual Electric Expense
0
Annual Fuel Expense
0
Annual Maintenance Expense
0
Annual Repair Expense
0

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
360

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
33
Township#
29

Unit 1

Furnished?
No
Leased?
No
Level
2nd Level
Unit Number
Yes
Annual Rent
19200
Finished SqFt
1232
Full Baths
Yes
No. of Units Like This
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Total Bedrooms
3
Total Rooms
8

Unit 2

Furnished?
No
Leased?
No
Unit Number
2
Finished SqFt
1232
Full Baths
Yes
No. of Units Like This
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Total Bedrooms
3
Total Rooms
8

Unit Details

Total Units
2

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description
GILLETTES ADDITION TO WOODLAW LOT 10 BLK 1
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
107
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4
1730
Property ID Number
332923120226
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
5822
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Discover cash flow potential with this meticulously maintained 6-bed, 2-bath up/down duplex in high-demand Hamline-Midway. This property delivers the rare combination investors seek: proven rental income, major systems already upgraded, and expansion possibilities. Recent Capital Improvements (See Schedule in MLS): New boilers ensuring reliable heating, updated water heaters, new roof protecting your investment, energy-efficient windows throughout, and enhanced insulation reducing utility costs. These strategic upgrades translate to reduced capital expenditure risk and stronger NOI. Investment Highlights: Strong rental demand near Hamline University, Allianz Field, and Green Line light rail. Separate utilities simplify expense allocation. Spacious basement presents potential third-unit conversion opportunity (buyer to verify requirements with City of St. Paul). Owner-occupancy financing available making for a great House-Hack opportunity. Location Advantages: 0.3 mi to Metro Green Line, walking distance to local amenities and dining, easy I-94 access, established neighborhood with low vacancy rate. Whether envision living in one unit while rental income offsets a mortgage, or value-add to maximize returns, the foundation for success is with this one.
Directions
From Hwy94, N on Snelling Ave. W on W Minnehaha Ave. S on N Wheeler St. Property on E side of Wheeler at corner of Van Buren

Accessible

None
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Shared Access
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Storage/Locker
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes

Laundry

In Basement
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes

Owner Pays

Sewer
Yes
Trash Collection
Yes
Water
Yes

Rental License Type

Standard
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
Other
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

No. of Ranges

Two
Yes

No. of Refrigerators

Two
Yes

Tenant Pays

Electricity
Yes
Gas
Yes
Heat
Yes

Unit 1 Amenities

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes

Unit 1 Appliances

Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Unit 1 Cooling

Window
Yes

Unit 1 Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes

Unit 2 Amenities

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes

Unit 2 Appliances

Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Unit 2 Cooling

Window
Yes
Listing Office: eXp Realty
IDX
Last Updated: April - 12 - 2026
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