$265,000
COMING SOON

Estimated payment $1,809/month

Total Views 841
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,609 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating

About This Home

Welcome to 976 Lawson Avenue E in Saint Paul, a vacant 3-bed, 2-bath up/down duplex offering a true blank canvas for both investors and owner-occupants. With both units delivered vacant, this property allows immediate flexibility to set market rents or customize finishes to your vision. Ideally located on Saint Paul’s East Side near Phalen Regional Park and Lake Phalen, residents will enjoy easy access to walking trails, green space, and year-round recreation. Convenient proximity to downtown Saint Paul, I-35E, Hwy 36, shopping, dining, and public transit makes commuting and daily errands seamless. Tenants pay their own electric and gas, helping keep operating expenses efficient. A detached 2-car garage adds value and functionality. The unfinished basement presents an excellent opportunity to add equity through additional living space, storage, or future improvements. Whether you’re looking to house hack, expand your rental portfolio, or create value through thoughtful updates, this duplex offers strong fundamentals, upside potential, and a desirable Saint Paul location.

Listing Agent

Nicole Pomerleau

Realty ONE Group Choice Listed on: 12/15/2025

Realty ONE Group Choice

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,994

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 40x125
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,609 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Forestdale Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 282922240154

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,994

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential Income
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1609
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: Y
  • Special Features: ComingSoon
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1609
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
  • Neighborhood: 98

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: St. Paul
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 6517678100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 40x125
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Light
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Multi-Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 282922240154
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4994
  • TaxWithAssessments: 4994

Multi Family

  • TenantPays: Electricity, Gas
  • Number Of Refrigerators: One Per Unit

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,974 $249,600 $25,000 $224,600
2023 $4,974 $221,000 $20,000 $201,000
2022 $4,088 $193,800 $20,000 $173,800
2021 $3,674 $192,700 $20,000 $172,700
2020 $3,426 $186,100 $10,000 $176,100
2019 $3,216 $160,600 $10,000 $150,600
2018 $3,146 $148,900 $10,000 $138,900
2017 $2,852 $142,400 $10,000 $132,400
2016 $2,634 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,380 $111,100 $10,000 $101,100
2014 $2,648 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/16/2012 11/16/12 Sold $60,000 -20.9% $36 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2012 11/06/12 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2012 04/27/12 For Sale $75,900 -- $45 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $183,400 --
Warranty Deed $141,800 --
Warranty Deed $65,000 --
Deed $65,000 --
Warranty Deed $26,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6723908

NorthstarMLS

APN: 28-29-22-24-0154