Rare side-by-side duplex in coveted Mac/Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul presents an exceptional opportunity for both homeownership and investment, ideally situated near Macalester College and St. Catherine University with convenient access to shopping, entertainment, and bus line. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, spacious bedroom closets, and private washer and dryer, ample private secure basement storage complemented by a double garage for shared use. Recent updates enhance its appeal, including interior wall and ceiling paint in unit 1683 (2021), and unit 1685 (2025), stairway carpet replacement in unit 1683 (2022), and unit 1685 (2025), refinished hardwood floors in unit 1683 (2022), and 1685 unit (2025), new front storm doors for both units (2023), and a modernized kitchen in unit 1683 with new cabinetry, flooring, countertops, stainless steel dishwasher, stove, and microwave, plus an updated breaker panel (2024). With the flexibility to live in one unit and rent out the other for income, this well-maintained property in a prime location is a versatile and attractive investment. Future additional income opportunities could be very successful by mid-term or short-term renting one unit as well due to the desirable neighborhood.
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$449,900
1685 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
4beds
2baths
2,686sqft
Est.:
Duplex Side by Side
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$445,400 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modernized kitchenHardwood floorsDouble garageStainless steel dishwasherBasement storageNew cabinetrySpacious bedroom closets
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Listing updated: 14 hours ago
Listed by:
Ryan Luthi 612-406-6020,
eXp Realty,
Barbara Nading 952-905-1020
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6705942

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,686
- Total interior livable area: 2,686 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,856
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 123
Details
- Foundation area: 896
- Parcel number: 092823140153
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex Side by Side
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Shake Siding, Wood Siding, Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- Age of Property: 75
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water - In Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elmwood
HOA
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $409,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,518
- Date on market: 4/23/2025
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
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