687 Sims Ave

1,359 Sq. Ft.
$92 / Sq. Ft.
1,359
Sq. Ft.
$92
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to acquire a six-bedroom Victorian-era property in the heart of East Saint Paul at an exceptionally low price point. Featuring oversized rooms and an expansive layout, this property offers tremendous value-add potential for the right investor. With six large bedrooms the layout is well-suited for rental income, room-by-room leasing, or make it your own for your family. Character details remain throughout, providing an opportunity to restore original charm while. Home was lived in...Rare opportunity to acquire a six-bedroom Victorian-era property in the heart of East Saint Paul at an exceptionally low price point. Featuring oversized rooms and an expansive layout, this property offers tremendous value-add potential for the right investor. With six large bedrooms the layout is well-suited for rental income, room-by-room leasing, or make it your own for your family. Character details remain throughout, providing an opportunity to restore original charm while. Home was lived in prior and is livable as-is.
  1. Listed by HOMESTEAD ROAD
  2. Listed by HOMESTEAD ROAD

Property Details for 687 Sims Avenue

Neighborhood
98
Subdivision Name
J R Weides Sub Of B24 Arlingt
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2026 05:04 AM

Property Details for 687 Sims Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #7016963
Days on Compass1
Taxes$10,694 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1883
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,395 SF
CountyRamsey County

Location

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Building Information for 687 Sims Avenue

Stories-Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,395 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,500 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$609

Property Taxes

$891

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 687 Sims Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Saint Paul
  • County Or Parish: Ramsey
  • County: Ramsey-MN
  • Directions: From- Payne Ave & Case Ave, Head toward Case Ave E, Turn left onto Sims Ave Destination will be on the left
  • Latitude: 44.969554
  • Longitude: -93.071505
  • 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: 292922420032
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,694.00
  • Tax Legal Description: J R WEIDES SUB OF B24 ARLINGT W 48 FT OF LOTS 34 AND LOT 35 BLK 24
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 10694
School Information
  • High School District: 2102 - St. Paul
  • School District Number: 2102
  • School District Phone: 6517678100
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1359.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1359.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 0.055
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 48'x52'x48'x52'
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 679
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1359
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 601
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 679.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Other
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Bathroom, Dining Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 7x4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10x8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14x10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 687 Sims Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7016963

$124,900—
Feb 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7016963

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7016963

$124,900
02/06/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7016963

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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 687 Sims Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$25,000Additions$145,700Total$170,700
Tax Record2025$10,694 ($891 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,592 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,396 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1883Year Renovated1940ZoningECountyRAMSEYAPN29-29-22-42-0032

Schools near 687 Sims Avenue

This home is within St. Paul Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 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
Public6 to 12

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Public5 to 8

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687 Sims Avenue is a single family home for sale in St. Paul, MN 55106. This property was listed for sale on February 6, 2026 by HOMESTEAD ROAD, it's currently listed at $124,900. This listing's school district is St. Paul Public School District. Nearby schools include Bruce F Vento Elementary School, Washington Tech Secondary Magnet and John A.Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School. 687 Sims Avenue is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 1,359 sqft single family home built in 1883.

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