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1689 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

New Listing

$275,000

2 separate boilers & water heaters. one for each unit

Property Type: Multi-Family Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,550 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active

Current Price: $275,000 List Date: 7/06/2026 Last Modified: 7/07/2026

Overview

Description

Opportunity is knocking! Will you answer? Priced appropriately, this is a fixer-upper in Charming Merriam Park East Duplex - spacious, versatile and full of great potential! Discover an exceptional opportunity in this wonderful neighborhood with this well-loved 2/1 and 2/1 duplex-ideal for owner-occupants, multi-generational living, or savvy investors. The main floor unit with hardwood floors, two sun rooms, and an open-concept living and dining space that feels warm and inviting. The upper unit offers great natural light, comfortable living areas, and its own generous front porch-perfect for coffee, reading, or relaxing. Both units enjoy separate boilers, separate gas and electric meters, and access to a wonderful backyard ready for gardening, outdoor fun, or pets. The property features a stucco exterior, a 2-car garage and basement storage. A major bonus: the third-floor expansion potential-an opportunity to access to both downtowns, close to area colleges, restaurants, shopping, par ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7104199

General Property Information

Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Owner Occupied: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1912
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Main Floor Total SqFt: 900
Above Ground SqFt: 1800
Below Grd Total SqFt: 750
Total SqFt: 2550
Foundation Size: 960
Style: (MF) Duplex Up and Down
Total Finished Sqft: 1800.00
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 138x40
Acres: 0.12
Assessment Pending: Unknown

Property Features

Accessible: None Basement: Concrete Block; Storage Space Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Stucco Foundation: Stone Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Laundry: Common Area; In Basement Lock Box Type: Supra Owner Pays: Trash Collection; Water Road Frontage: City Street; Sidewalks Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Tenant Pays: Electricity; Gas Unit 1 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Unit 1 Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath Unit 1 Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room Unit 1 Family Room Characteristics: Great Room; Main Level Unit 2 Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Unit 2 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 2 Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room Unit 2 Family Room Characteristics: Great Room Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 275000
ListPrice: 275000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1689
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: 2627
Tax With Assessments: 9136

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 35x25
Concrete Block: Yes
Storage Space: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1800

Income and Expenses

Annual Caretaker Expense: 2000
Annual Electric Expense: 1080
Annual Fuel Expense: 2520
Annual Gross Expenses: 18800
Annual Gross Income: 19200
Annual Insurance Expense: 6000
Annual Maintenance Expense: 3000
Annual Repair Expense: 2000
Annual Trash Expense: 1200
Annual Water/Sewer Expense: 1000
Total Annual Expenses: 18800

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: MAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 400

Public Survey Info

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

Unit 1

Furnished?: No
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: Yes
Finished SqFt: 900
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: 233
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Rooms: 8

Unit 2

Furnished?: No
Lease Expiration Date: 2026-12-01
Leased?: Yes
Level: 2nd Level
Unit Number: 2
Annual Rent: 19200
Finished SqFt: 900
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: 334
Monthly Rent: 1600
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Rooms: 6

Unit Details

Total Units: 2

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description: OAKLAND PARK ADDITION TO THE C LOT 12 BLK 3
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 107
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Property ID Number: 042823110148
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 6509
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Opportunity is knocking! Will you answer? Priced appropriately, this is a fixer-upper in Charming Merriam Park East Duplex - spacious, versatile and full of great potential! Discover an exceptional opportunity in this wonderful neighborhood with this well-loved 2/1 and 2/1 duplex-ideal for owner-occupants, multi-generational living, or savvy investors. The main floor unit with hardwood floors, two sun rooms, and an open-concept living and dining space that feels warm and inviting. The upper unit offers great natural light, comfortable living areas, and its own generous front porch-perfect for coffee, reading, or relaxing. Both units enjoy separate boilers, separate gas and electric meters, and access to a wonderful backyard ready for gardening, outdoor fun, or pets. The property features a stucco exterior, a 2-car garage and basement storage. A major bonus: the third-floor expansion potential-an opportunity to access to both downtowns, close to area colleges, restaurants, shopping, parks, and public transit. With TLC this classic St. Paul duplex and your investment will truly shine. Whether you're looking for growth potential to build your investment portfolio, or looking for a home that helps pay your mortgage, this property is a must-see!
Directions: 94 to Snelling, South to Dayton, West to home

Accessible

None: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Foundation

Stone: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Boiler: Yes

Laundry

Common Area: Yes
In Basement: Yes

Owner Pays

Trash Collection: Yes
Water: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Sidewalks: 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

Unit 1 Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 1 Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath: Yes

Unit 1 Dining Room Description

Living/Dining Room: Yes

Unit 1 Family Room Characteristics

Great Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Unit 2 Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 2 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Unit 2 Dining Room Description

Living/Dining Room: Yes

Unit 2 Family Room Characteristics

Great Room: Yes

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 07 - 2026

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