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1607 Van Buren Avenue
1607 Van Buren Avenue
1607 Van Buren Avenue
1607 Van Buren Avenue
1607 Van Buren Avenue

1607 Van Buren Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 - MLS# 7148007

MLS® #: 7148007|Days on Market: 38|Listed: Sep 21, 2026

$549,500

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,392
Acres
0.142
Year Built
1909
Property Type
Residential Income
Heating
Electric, Natural Gas
Garages
4
Days on Market
38
School District
625 - St. Paul

3.99% Assumable FHA Mortgage Available (Buyer Must Qualify) | Price Reduced $5,000 | One Unit Vacant November 1st

Live in one unit and let the neighboring unit help pay your mortgage. With one unit becoming vacant on November 1st, this is a rare opportunity for a first-time homebuyer, owner-occupant, or house hacker to take advantage of an assumable 3.99% FHA mortgage while generating rental income from the adjacent unit.

Rare side-by-side duplex in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood offering over 5,100 finished square feet, 8 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms. Each unit lives like a single-family home with spacious multi-level layouts, private entrances, generous living areas, and abundant storage throughout.

The soon-to-be-vacant unit was recently marketed at approximately $2,600 per month and generated significant interest from prospective tenants, giving the next owner flexibility to either occupy the space or lease it at market rent.

Recent improvements include new appliances and other updates that support strong rental performance while preserving future value-add potential. Situated on a 6,100-square-foot lot, the property offers off-street parking and private outdoor space for residents.

Conveniently located near Allianz Field, the Green Line light rail, major universities, shopping, restaurants, and both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, the property provides easy access to some of the Twin Cities' most desirable amenities and employment centers.

Whether your goal is to reduce your living expenses through owner-occupied investing, begin building a real estate portfolio, or acquire a large income-producing asset with attractive financing, this property offers flexibility, scale, and immediate upside.

Opportunities to purchase a duplex of this size with a vacant unit, immediate house-hack potential, and an assumable 3.99% mortgage are increasingly rare in today's interest rate environment.

1607 Van Buren Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

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Interior Information

BasementBlock, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Owner Access, Partial
HeatingBoiler
FuelElectric, Natural Gas
LaundryIn Unit

Size & Levels

LevelsMore Than 2 Stories
Total Finished Sq Ft5,133 sq ft
Above Grade Finished2,100 sq ft
Below Grade Finished1,292 sq ft
Main Level Finished2,100 sq ft

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorVinyl
FoundationBlock
Patio / PorchDeck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Garage Stalls4
ParkingDetached Garage

Lot & Utilities

Property SubtypeDuplex Side by Side
Lot Size0.142 acres
Lot Dimensions150x60
ZoningResidential-Multi-Family
SubdivisionHopkins Second Add To, St
TownshipSaint Paul
CountyRamsey
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
WaterCity Water/Connected

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Taxes$7,132
Tax Year2025
Tax w/ Assessments$7,132
Parcel Number332923110007
Financing OptionsAssumable, Conventional Rehab, Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(k), Cash
Assumable MortgageYes w/ Qualifying
List TypeExclusive Right To Sell

Location

Call 612-356-2121For Showings and Questions

Neighborhood at a Glance

In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 23% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 25 minutes.

Cost of Ownership

Median home value

$341,800

Higher than the St. Paul median

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,895/yr

Similar to the St. Paul median

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,911/mo

Similar to the St. Paul median

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$832/mo

Higher than the St. Paul median

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,132/mo

Lower than the St. Paul median

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

Homes in the Area

Owner-occupied homes

23%

Lower than St. Paul overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1938

Similar to the St. Paul median

The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.

Home age by decade

The share of homes built during each period.

  • 1970-19799%
  • 1960-19696%
  • 1939 or earlier67%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached32%
  • 2-4 units29%
  • 5+ units37%

Getting Around

Average commute

25 min

Higher than the St. Paul median

The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.

How people get to work

The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.

  • Drive alone39%
  • Public transit25%
  • Walk or bike14%
  • Work from home12%

Homes with broadband

90%

Similar than St. Paul overall

The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Estimates for the surrounding census tract, not this specific home.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Schools

Saint Paul Public Schools

This home is in the Hamline Elementary School, Murray Middle School and Como Park Senior High attendance areas of Saint Paul Public Schools.

Elementary

Hamline Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 0.2 mi away

Enrollment
272
Students per teacher
11.3

1599 Englewood Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

(651) 293-8715

Middle

Murray Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 2 mi away

Enrollment
576
Students per teacher
22.2

2200 Buford Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108

(651) 293-8740

High

Como Park Senior High

Grades 9-12 · 2 mi away

Enrollment
1,034
Students per teacher
19.9

740 Rose Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55117

(651) 293-8800

School assignments can change. Verify enrollment with Saint Paul Public Schools.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Education attendance areas (2025-26); NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

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