686 Lexington Avenue S, Saint Paul, MN 55116

$399,900
Property Type: Multi-Family Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active
Current Price: $399,900 List Date: 3/14/2026 Last Modified: 4/21/2026

Overview

Description

Custom built duplex like nothing you will see. The 2 units are located on 2 different streets each has their own private exterior space as well and a great common space. There is also a separate building that could be leased out separately for added income. The oversized 3 car garage is a very rare find as well but perfect for more income generation. Please do note that the income & expenses are only estimates. The seller intends to do a 1031 tax deferred exchange so please use the addendum in supplements with any p.a. presented. 48 hour notice required for each showing so please plan accordingly.

Listing Details MLS# 7036885

General Property Information

Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1950
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Multi-Family
Main Floor Total SqFt
1100
Above Ground SqFt
1100
Below Grd Total SqFt
1100
Total SqFt
2200
Foundation Size
1100
Style
(MF) Duplex Up and Down
Total Finished Sqft
2200.00
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
219x90x200
Acres
0.21
Assessment Pending
No

Property Features

Accessible: None Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Tile Shower Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Stucco Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lock Box Type: Supra Owner Pays: Sewer; Trash Collection; Water Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Tenant Pays: Cable TV; Electricity; Gas; Heat; Lawn; Snow Removal Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
424900
ListPrice
399900
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
686
Street Name
Lexington
Street Suffix
Avenue
Street Direction Suffix
S
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55116
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Woodford Park

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
7324
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1100
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1100

More Information

Income and Expenses

Annual Gross Expenses
4760
Annual Gross Income
35040
Annual Insurance Expense
4000
Annual Net Income
30280
Annual Trash Expense
400
Annual Water/Sewer Expense
360
Total Annual Expenses
4760
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
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
792

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
11
Township#
28

Unit 1

Furnished?
No
Lease Expiration Date
2026-08-31
Leased?
Yes
Unit Number
Yes
3/4 Baths
Yes
Annual Rent
16740
Finished SqFt
1100
Monthly Rent
1395
No. of Units Like This
Yes
Oth Parking Spaces
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Total Bedrooms
2
Total Rooms
5

Unit 2

Furnished?
No
Lease Expiration Date
2026-06-02
Leased?
Yes
Unit Number
2
Annual Rent
18300
Finished SqFt
1100
Full Baths
Yes
Monthly Rent
1525
No. of Units Like This
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Total Bedrooms
2
Total Rooms
5

Unit Details

Total Units
2

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description
WOODFORD PARK ELEANOR AVE VAC ADJ AND FOL S 25 FT OF BLK 3 LEXINGTON PARK PLAT 11 RAMSEY CO MINN AND IN SD WOODFORD PARK ALL OF BLK 3
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
121
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Property ID Number
112823330130
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
7324
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Custom built duplex like nothing you will see. The 2 units are located on 2 different streets each has their own private exterior space as well and a great common space. There is also a separate building that could be leased out separately for added income. The oversized 3 car garage is a very rare find as well but perfect for more income generation. Please do note that the income & expenses are only estimates. The seller intends to do a 1031 tax deferred exchange so please use the addendum in supplements with any p.a. presented. 48 hour notice required for each showing so please plan accordingly.
Directions
Randolph to Lexington South to property

Accessible

None
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes
Tile Shower
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes
Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Lock Box Type

Supra
Yes

Owner Pays

Sewer
Yes
Trash Collection
Yes
Water
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Tenant Pays

Cable TV
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Gas
Yes
Heat
Yes
Lawn
Yes
Snow Removal
Yes
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
IDX
Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026
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