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588 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102

New Listing

$600,000

Welcome to a Historic Victorian Triplex with Modern Infrastructure & Timeless Character

Three-unit investment property with exceptional curb appeal.

Situated on a spacious lot in a walkable neighborhood.

Spacious side yard with plenty of outdoor space.

Generous backyard with easy alley access and tenant parking.

Unit 2 Main Level Bedroom 1 with Walk in Closet

Morning coffee & pastries just around the corner.

Boutique shopping just blocks from home.

Walk to Mississippi Market Co-op for fresh groceries and local favorites.

Holcombe Circle Park - Tree-lined parks and walking paths nearby.

Enjoy nearby tennis and recreational amenities.

Athletic Fields - Expansive green space for recreation, sports, and outdoor activities.

Red Cow One of Saint Paul's favorite spots for burgers and drinks.

Nina's Coffee Café (Blair Arcade) Historic Cathedral Hill coffee shop and local gathering place.

W.A. Frost & Company - Iconic patio dining in the heart of Cathedral Hill.

Handsome Hog - Award-winning barbecue and bourbon just minutes away.

La Grolla, Neighborhood favorite for authentic Italian cuisine.

he Gnome Craft Pub, Local craft beer, great food, and live events nearby.

Property Type: Multi-Family Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,820 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active

Current Price: $600,000 List Date: 7/18/2026 Last Modified: 7/18/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Victorian triplex blending timeless character with the peace of mind of newer construction. Originally relocated to its current location in the late 1980's, the home features a Victorian exterior while the foundation, plumbing, electrical, windows, and much of the interior were rebuilt during the move. The property showcases charming period details, including vibrant Victorian paint colors, two front balconies, select original hardwood floors, and an inviting front porch. The desirable unit mix includes a spacious 2-bedroom plus nook apartment with a full front walk-out porch, offering excellent appeal for both owner-occupants and investors. Over the past few years, numerous updates have been completed, including fresh paint, new flooring, updated appliances, closet improvements, and more. Outside, you'll find four off-street parking spaces and a generous backyard with alley access. Ideally located between the highly sought-after Cathedral Hill ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7109457

General Property Information

Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Owner Occupied: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1869
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Multi-Family
Main Floor Total SqFt: 940
Above Ground SqFt: 1880
Below Grd Total SqFt: 940
Total SqFt: 2820
Foundation Size: 940
Style: (MF) Triplex
Total Finished Sqft: 2703.00
Lot Dimensions: 50x173
Acres: 0.19
Assessment Pending: No
Garage Stalls: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Amenities Shared: Coin-op Laundry Owned; Common Laundry Facility; Lobby; Porch Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Wood Fencing: None Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Hot Water Laundry: Common Area; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Room; Lower Level Lock Box Type: Combo Owner Pays: Common Area Maintenance; Fuel; Grounds Care; Heat; Hot Water; Lawn; Maintenance/Repair; Management; Repairs; Sewer; Snow Removal; Trash Collection; Water Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot; Assigned; Paved Lot; Uncovered/Open Pool Description: None Rental License Type: Standard Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Tenant Pays: Electricity Unit 1 Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances; Exhaust Fan/Hood; Range; Refrigerator Unit 1 Cooling: Window Unit 2 Appliances: Exhaust Fan/Hood; Range; Refrigerator Unit 2 Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Unit 2 Cooling: Window Unit 3 Appliances: Exhaust Fan/Hood; Range; Refrigerator Unit 3 Bath Description: Upper Level Full Bath Unit 3 Cooling: Window Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 600000
ListPrice: 600000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 588
Street Name: Selby
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55102
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Woodland Park Addition, To St

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 10934
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 47x20

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1880
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 823

Income and Expenses

Annual Fuel Expense: 2048.02
Annual Gross Expenses: 9952.64
Annual Gross Income: 42410
Annual Insurance Expense: 5381.44
Annual Net Income: 32457.36
Annual Trash Expense: 1024.9
Annual Water/Sewer Expense: 1498.28
Total Annual Expenses: 9952.64
Annual Caretaker Expense: 0
Annual Electric Expense: 0
Annual Maintenance Expense: 0
Annual Repair Expense: 0
Misc Monthly Income: 0
Misc. Annual Income: 0

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 01
Township#: 28

Unit 1

Furnished?: No
Lease Expiration Date: 2026-08-31
Leased?: Yes
Level: Below Ground
Unit Number: Yes
Annual Rent: 12120
Finished SqFt: 700
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: 127
Monthly Rent: 1010
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Oth Parking Spaces: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: 5

Unit 2

Furnished?: No
Lease Expiration Date: 2026-10-31
Leased?: Yes
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: 2
Annual Rent: 15540
Finished SqFt: 850
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: 127
Monthly Rent: 1295
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Oth Parking Spaces: 2
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Rooms: 6

Unit 3

Furnished?: No
Lease Expiration Date: 2027-06-30
Leased?: Yes
Level: 2nd Level
Unit Number: 3
Annual Rent: 15540
Finished SqFt: 900
Full Baths: Yes
Monthly Expense: 127
Monthly Rent: 1295
No. of Units Like This: Yes
Oth Parking Spaces: 2
Total Baths: Yes
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Rooms: 7

Unit Details

Total Units: 3

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description: WOODLAND PARK ADDITION TO ST LOT 6 BLK 6
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 108
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Property ID Number: 012823220168
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 10934
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Victorian triplex blending timeless character with the peace of mind of newer construction. Originally relocated to its current location in the late 1980's, the home features a Victorian exterior while the foundation, plumbing, electrical, windows, and much of the interior were rebuilt during the move. The property showcases charming period details, including vibrant Victorian paint colors, two front balconies, select original hardwood floors, and an inviting front porch. The desirable unit mix includes a spacious 2-bedroom plus nook apartment with a full front walk-out porch, offering excellent appeal for both owner-occupants and investors. Over the past few years, numerous updates have been completed, including fresh paint, new flooring, updated appliances, closet improvements, and more. Outside, you'll find four off-street parking spaces and a generous backyard with alley access. Ideally located between the highly sought-after Cathedral Hill and Summit-University neighborhoods, you're just steps from Mississippi Market Co-op, popular restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique shopping, with quick access to I-94 and just minutes from downtown Saint Paul. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or live in one unit while generation rental income from the others this distinctive property offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Saint Paul's most desirable historic neighborhoods.
Directions: West on 94, take the Dale exit, turn left off of the exit, take a left on Selby Ave. Property is on the right hand side a few doors down.

Accessible

None: Yes

Amenities Shared

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

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Exterior

Wood: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Hot Water: Yes

Laundry

Common Area: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
In Basement: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Owner Pays

Common Area Maintenance: Yes
Fuel: Yes
Grounds Care: Yes
Heat: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Lawn: Yes
Maintenance/Repair: Yes
Management: Yes
Repairs: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Snow Removal: Yes
Trash Collection: Yes
Water: Yes

Parking Characteristics

Parking Lot: Yes
Assigned: Yes
Paved Lot: Yes
Uncovered/Open: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Front Porch: Yes
Porch: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Rental License Type

Standard: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

No. of Ranges

Three: Yes

No. of Refrigerators

Three: Yes

Tenant Pays

Electricity: Yes

Unit 1 Appliances

Stainless Steel Appliances: Yes
Exhaust Fan/Hood: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 1 Cooling

Window: Yes

Unit 2 Appliances

Exhaust Fan/Hood: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 2 Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Unit 2 Cooling

Window: Yes

Unit 3 Appliances

Exhaust Fan/Hood: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 3 Bath Description

Upper Level Full Bath: Yes

Unit 3 Cooling

Window: Yes

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 18 - 2026

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