1607 Van Buren Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
About This Home
Assumable mortgage available - must qualify. Rate is 3.99% Experience exceptional space, flexibility, and income potential with this rare side-by-side duplex in St. Paul’s highly desired Hamline-Midway neighborhood. Offering a combined 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and over 5,100 finished square feet, this property is ideal for both investors and owner-occupants seeking an outstanding house-hack opportunity. Each unit lives like a single-family home—featuring generous room sizes, multiple levels of finished space, and private entries. Recent updates include new appliances and ongoing improvements that support strong rental performance. The 6,100 sq ft lot provides private outdoor space, off-street parking, and room for tenants or an owner-occupant to enjoy. The location is unbeatable: close to local coffee shops, light rail, Allianz Field, Midway shopping, universities, and easy access to both downtowns. Whether you're expanding a rental portfolio or looking to live in one unit while the other helps pay your mortgage, this property delivers exceptional value in a fast-improving neighborhood. Don’t miss this chance to secure a high-performing, move-in-ready duplex with long-term upside in one of St. Paul’s most convenient and connected areas.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Duplex Side by Side
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Owner Access,Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
Features
- Finished area below ground: 1,292
- Finished area above ground: 2,100
Heating
- Heating features: Boiler
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,133
- Total interior livable area: 5,133 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 332923110007
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
- Foundation area: 1292
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
Lot
- Lot size: 6,185 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 150 x 60
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $2,806 | $33,672 |
| Home Insurance * | $427 | $5,124 |
| Property Taxes | $878 | $10,536 |
| Electricity | $432 | $5,195 |
| Total | $4,543 | $54,516 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Listed for rent | $2,600 |
| 2026-04-28 | Listed for sale | $585,000 |
| 2026-04-17 | Listing removed | $599,000 |
| 2026-04-01 | Price change | $599,000 |
| 2026-03-17 | Listed for sale | $585,000 |
| 2024-06-27 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-05-31 | Price change | $615,000 |
| 2024-05-16 | Listed for sale | $624,990 |
| 2023-04-05 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-03-30 | Listed for rent | $2,400 |
| 2022-05-23 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-05-11 | Listed for rent | $2,300 |
| 2022-04-11 | Sold | $570,000 |
| 2022-03-14 | Pending sale | $549,900 |
| 2022-03-10 | Listed for sale | $549,900 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2019-02-19 | Listing removed | $2,100 |
| 2019-02-09 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
| 2018-02-27 | Listing removed | $2,000 |
| 2018-02-12 | Listed for rent | $2,000 |
| 1990-07-11 | Sold | $110,000 |
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