688 Nebraska Avenue E, Saint Paul, MN 55106

$339,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,304 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed
Current Price: $339,000 List Date: 3/07/2025 Last Modified: 4/06/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this meticulously cared-for and charming home, nestled in the highly sought-after Payne-Phalen neighborhood. As you step inside, you’ll immediately be greeted by the warmth of the original maple hardwood floors that flow throughout the home, offering timeless beauty and character. The home boasts a host of modern updates, including brand-new double-pane Anderson windows that fill each room with natural light and enhance energy efficiency. Every corner of this home has been thoughtfully refreshed, from the newly painted interior to the professional cleaning that ensures it’s move-in ready. Outside, the home features a cedar privacy fence installed in 2021, offering both seclusion and a tranquil retreat in the spacious backyard. The front and surrounding yards are professionally landscaped with native plants, designed to attract pollinators and create a vibrant, eco-friendly atmosphere. For those with a green thumb, you’ll love the raised garden beds, ready for you to grow your own food, along with a handy garden shed and compost bin to support your gardening endeavors. Plus, the apple tree and grape vines are just the beginning of the harvest—this property offers plenty of opportunity for homegrown bounty! Sustainability is at the heart of this home, with solar panels installed on the roof to help lower energy costs, keeping more money in your pocket each month. Beyond the home, enjoy the convenience of living near the Wheelock Parkway, a scenic route connecting Lake Phalen to Lake Como. This path is part of the Grand Round Scenic Byway, offering residents and visitors a picturesque journey through the city. The Wheelock Parkway bike path provides easy access to the Gateway State Trail, a 3.2-mile paved loop around Lake Phalen, perfect for biking, walking, or simply enjoying the outdoors. This home truly has it all—a beautiful, functional layout, updated features, and an exceptional outdoor space. There are simply too many wonderful details to list—you need to see it in person to fully appreciate everything it has to offer. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 6640003

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1924
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
780
Above Grd Total SqFt
1524
Below Grd Total SqFt
780
Total SqFt
2304
Total Finished Sqft
1524.00
FireplaceYN
No
Bath Quarter
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
780
Power Company
Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
58x125
Acres
0.17
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Half
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Patio; Porch; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: 100 Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Privacy; Wood Financing Terms: Conventional Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Fiber Optic Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Combo Road Frontage: City Street Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-04-05
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2025-04-04
Original List Price
330000
Sales Close Price
339000
ListPrice
330000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
688
Street Name
Nebraska
Street Suffix
Avenue
Street Direction Suffix
E
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55106
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Harrison & Handys Add

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1524

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

More Information

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
576

Power Production

Annual Power Production
6500
Annual Power Production Status
Actual
Power Production Size
6.84
Power Production Type
Solar
Year Installed
2021

Public Survey Info

Range#
22
Section#
20
Township#
29

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
HARRISON AND HANDYS ADDITION THE W 1/2 OF LOT 2 & EX THE W 2 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 12
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
108
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4
1726
Property ID Number
202922130181
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
4112
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Welcome to this meticulously cared-for and charming home, nestled in the highly sought-after Payne-Phalen neighborhood. As you step inside, you’ll immediately be greeted by the warmth of the original maple hardwood floors that flow throughout the home, offering timeless beauty and character. The home boasts a host of modern updates, including brand-new double-pane Anderson windows that fill each room with natural light and enhance energy efficiency. Every corner of this home has been thoughtfully refreshed, from the newly painted interior to the professional cleaning that ensures it’s move-in ready. Outside, the home features a cedar privacy fence installed in 2021, offering both seclusion and a tranquil retreat in the spacious backyard. The front and surrounding yards are professionally landscaped with native plants, designed to attract pollinators and create a vibrant, eco-friendly atmosphere. For those with a green thumb, you’ll love the raised garden beds, ready for you to grow your own food, along with a handy garden shed and compost bin to support your gardening endeavors. Plus, the apple tree and grape vines are just the beginning of the harvest—this property offers plenty of opportunity for homegrown bounty! Sustainability is at the heart of this home, with solar panels installed on the roof to help lower energy costs, keeping more money in your pocket each month. Beyond the home, enjoy the convenience of living near the Wheelock Parkway, a scenic route connecting Lake Phalen to Lake Como. This path is part of the Grand Round Scenic Byway, offering residents and visitors a picturesque journey through the city. The Wheelock Parkway bike path provides easy access to the Gateway State Trail, a 3.2-mile paved loop around Lake Phalen, perfect for biking, walking, or simply enjoying the outdoors. This home truly has it all—a beautiful, functional layout, updated features, and an exceptional outdoor space. There are simply too many wonderful details to list—you need to see it in person to fully appreciate everything it has to offer. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!
Directions
61/ Arcade to Nebraska to Home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Assessments

Assessment Balance
0
Tax With Assessments
0

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes
Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Fencing

Privacy
Yes
Wood
Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Fiber Optic
Yes

Laundry

In Basement
Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Upper Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x11 Level: Upper First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x15 Level: Upper Dining Room Dimensions: 13x11 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 19x11 Level: Main
Listing Office: Bridge Realty, LLC
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Last Updated: April - 06 - 2026
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