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1681 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

New Listing

$749,900

Property Type: Multi-Family Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,380 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active

Current Price: $749,900 List Date: 7/11/2026 Last Modified: 7/11/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own a well-maintained four-unit investment property in the heart of Saint Paul's highly desirable Merriam Park neighborhood. This well maintained four unit property combines timeless character with the practical features today's investors appreciate. Each spacious apartment offers beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, generous living spaces, and classic architectural details that continue to stand the test of time. Ownership is simplified with separate gas and electric meters, updated mechanical systems, shared laundry facilities, ample basement storage, and a detached three car garage that provides valuable off-street parking and additional revenue potential. Situated in one of Saint Paul's most desirable neighborhoods, you'll enjoy close proximity to the University of St. Thomas, Macalester College, the Mississippi River, neighborhood parks, restaurants, shopping, public transit, and easy access to both downtowns. A rare opportunity to acquire a quali ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7107652

General Property Information

Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1958
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Multi-Family
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1460
Above Ground SqFt: 2920
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1460
Total SqFt: 4380
Foundation Size: 1460
Style: (MF) Four Plex
Total Finished Sqft: 2920.00
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 138
Acres: 0.12
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: None Amenities Shared: Coin-op Laundry Owned; Common Laundry Facility Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Owner Access; Partially Finished; Shared Access; Storage/Locker Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable; DSL Laundry: None Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Light Owner Pays: Exterior Maintenance; Insurance; Lawn; Sewer; Snow Removal; Taxes; Trash Collection Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets; Sidewalks; Storm Sewer; Street Lights Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Special Funding; VA; Other Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Tenant Pays: Cable TV; Electricity; Insurance Topography: Level Unit 1 Amenities: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork Unit 1 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Unit 1 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 1 Cooling: Window Unit 2 Amenities: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork Unit 2 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Unit 2 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 2 Cooling: Window Unit 3 Amenities: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork Unit 3 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Unit 3 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 3 Cooling: Window Unit 4 Amenities: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork Unit 4 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Unit 4 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 4 Cooling: Window Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 749900
ListPrice: 749900
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1681
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: 865
Tax With Assessments: 12972

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2920

More Information

Income and Expenses

Annual Electric Expense: Yes
Annual Fuel Expense: Yes
Annual Gross Expenses: Yes
Annual Gross Income: 54300
Annual Insurance Expense: Yes
Annual Maintenance Expense: Yes
Annual Net Income: Yes
Annual Repair Expense: Yes
Annual Trash Expense: Yes
Annual Water/Sewer Expense: Yes
Total Annual Expenses: Yes
Annual Caretaker Expense: 0

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 616
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 04
Township#: 28

Unit 1

Furnished?: No
Leased?: No
Unit Number: Yes
Annual Rent: 12600
Finished SqFt: 650
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: Yes
Monthly Rent: 1050
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: 3

Unit 2

Furnished?: No
Leased?: No
Unit Number: 2
Annual Rent: 126000
Finished SqFt: 650
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: Yes
Monthly Rent: 1050
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: 3

Unit 3

Furnished?: No
Leased?: Yes
Unit Number: 3
Annual Rent: 12800
Finished SqFt: 650
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: Yes
Monthly Rent: 1050
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: 3

Unit 4

Furnished?: No
Leased?: Yes
Unit Number: 4
Annual Rent: 15000
Finished SqFt: 650
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: Yes
Monthly Rent: 1250
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Rooms: 4

Unit Details

Total Units: 4

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description: OAKLAND PARK ADDITION TO THE C LOT 10 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: 1427
Property ID Number: 042823110146
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 12107
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to own a well-maintained four-unit investment property in the heart of Saint Paul's highly desirable Merriam Park neighborhood. This well maintained four unit property combines timeless character with the practical features today's investors appreciate. Each spacious apartment offers beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, generous living spaces, and classic architectural details that continue to stand the test of time. Ownership is simplified with separate gas and electric meters, updated mechanical systems, shared laundry facilities, ample basement storage, and a detached three car garage that provides valuable off-street parking and additional revenue potential. Situated in one of Saint Paul's most desirable neighborhoods, you'll enjoy close proximity to the University of St. Thomas, Macalester College, the Mississippi River, neighborhood parks, restaurants, shopping, public transit, and easy access to both downtowns. A rare opportunity to acquire a quality income-producing property in a premier location with enduring tenant appeal. Schedule your private showing today so you do not miss your opportunity to own this exceptional building as it is likely to sell quickly.
Directions: 94 to Snelling Ave N, S to Dayton Ave, W to property

Accessible

None: Yes

Amenities Shared

Coin-op Laundry Owned: Yes
Common Laundry Facility: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Concrete Block: Yes
Full: Yes
Owner Access: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Shared Access: Yes
Storage/Locker: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes
Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Internet Options

Cable: Yes
DSL: Yes

Laundry

None: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Lot Description

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

Owner Pays

Exterior Maintenance: Yes
Insurance: Yes
Lawn: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Snow Removal: Yes
Taxes: Yes
Trash Collection: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes
Street Lights: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
Other: Yes
Special Funding: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Topography

Level: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

No. of Ranges

Four: Yes

No. of Refrigerators

Four: Yes

Tenant Pays

Cable TV: Yes
Electricity: Yes
Insurance: Yes

Unit 1 Amenities

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes

Unit 1 Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 1 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Unit 1 Cooling

Window: Yes

Unit 2 Amenities

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes

Unit 2 Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 2 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Unit 2 Cooling

Window: Yes

Unit 3 Amenities

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes

Unit 3 Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 3 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Unit 3 Cooling

Window: Yes

Unit 4 Amenities

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes

Unit 4 Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 4 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Unit 4 Cooling

Window: Yes

Listing Office: RE/MAX Results

Last Updated: July - 11 - 2026

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