653 Sims Ave

1,834 Sq. Ft.
$104 / Sq. Ft.
1,834
Sq. Ft.
$104
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This property is part of a 5-property portfolio, offering 4 single-family homes and 1 duplex in the Payne/Phalen and Dayton’s Bluff neighborhoods. MLS #s available upon request. List price reflects the standalone value; portfolio purchase offers approximately an 8% discount, with a total portfolio price of $1,285,000 and an estimated 10% CAP based on current information. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom two-story home with an attached garage/carport is leased through 10/31/26 with base rent of $1,850/month,...This property is part of a 5-property portfolio, offering 4 single-family homes and 1 duplex in the Payne/Phalen and Dayton’s Bluff neighborhoods. MLS #s available upon request. List price reflects the standalone value; portfolio purchase offers approximately an 8% discount, with a total portfolio price of $1,285,000 and an estimated 10% CAP based on current information. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom two-story home with an attached garage/carport is leased through 10/31/26 with base rent of $1,850/month, providing immediate income. Newer water heater. Showings are limited to investors only. Just steps from Caydence Records and Coffee, Brunsons Pub, Eastside Thai, and Tongue and Cheek.
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Property Details for 653 Sims Avenue

Neighborhood
Payne-Phalen
Subdivision Name
J R Weides Sub Of B24 Arlingt
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 05/11/2026 10:20 PM

Property Details for 653 Sims Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #7018982
Days on Compass28
Taxes$3,792 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1888
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,965 SF
CountyRamsey County

Location

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Building Information for 653 Sims Avenue

Stories-Year Built1888Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,965 SF

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Property Information for 653 Sims Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Saint Paul
  • County Or Parish: Ramsey
  • County: Ramsey-MN
  • Directions: 35E to Maryland Ave. E., south on Payne Ave., turn right on Sims to home.
  • Latitude: 44.969607
  • Longitude: -93.072917
  • Map Coordinate: 108-C3
  • City and Location: Saint Paul
  • City and Location Text: Saint Paul(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55106
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 29
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 292922420023
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,792.00
  • Tax Legal Description: J R WEIDES SUB OF B24 ARLINGT LOT 25 BLK 24
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 3792
School Information
  • High School District: 625 - St. Paul
  • School District Number: 625
  • School District Phone: 6517678100
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1834.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1834.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 0.114
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40x125
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 2337
  • Building Area Total: 2803.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 2337
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 466
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Area: 910.0
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Amenities Unit: Porch
  • Bath Desc: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 13x23
  • Garage Square Feet: 309
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 6x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 19x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 22x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 16x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 17x12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 653 Sims Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 11, 2026

Pending

NorthStar #7018982

Apr 13, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7018982

$190,000
Apr 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7018982

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/11/2026

Pending

NorthStar #7018982

04/13/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7018982

$190,000
04/13/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7018982

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Public Records for 653 Sims Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$25,000Additions$181,200Total$206,200
Tax Record2025$3,708 ($309 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,790 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,790 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,966 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1888Year Renovated1935ZoningECountyRAMSEYAPN29-29-22-42-0023

Schools near 653 Sims Avenue

This home is within St. Paul Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bruce F Vento Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
Public9 to 12

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Public5 to 8

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