




1681 Dayton Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
- Construction materials: Block,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Fourplex
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: None,Coin-op Laundry Owned
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Full,Owner Access,Partially Finished,Shared Access,Storage/Locker
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,920
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,380
- Total interior livable area: 2,920 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 042823110146
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
- Foundation area: 1460
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Topography of land: Level
Lot
- Lot size: 5,532 sqft
- Features: Near Public Transit,Tree Coverage - Light
- Lot size dimensions: 40 x 138
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Garage,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Ramsey County and Minnesota
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,791 | $45,492 |
| Home Insurance * | $577 | $6,924 |
| Property Taxes | $743 | $8,916 |
| Electricity | $246 | $2,955 |
| Total | $5,357 | $64,284 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Listed for sale | $749,900 |
| 2022-12-11 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-12-10 | Listed for rent | $1,200 |
| 2022-01-14 | Sold | $605,000 |
| 2021-11-11 | Price change | $625,000 |
| 2021-10-19 | Price change | $650,000 |
| 2021-10-05 | Listed for sale | $675,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | Listing removed | $1,099 |
| 2020-03-18 | Listed for rent | $1,099 |
