Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/22/2026
Listed
$625,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to our well-located and maintained Investment or Owner-user opportunity for an Office (and/or Retail) building, located along the historic University Avenue in St. Paul. This property offers 4,600 square foot (including unfinished lower level). The main floor has recently been updated, and the building features two levels of office space, currently being used by a Staffing/Recruiting firm. Built in 1905 and Zoned T2, this property is strategically located in the sought-after Saint Paul area, ensuring seamless access to the city's amenities, public transportation and business opportunities. With light rail directly in front of the building and off-street parking behind, this property is easily accessible to employees and guests, with prime visibility.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 259 University Ave W
General
- Price: $625,000
- Taxes: $22,090 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
- MLS ID: 7079483
- Updated: 5/22/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Parking
- Parking Features: Other, Parking Lot, Unassigned, Open
Location
- County: Ramsey
- Township: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Robertson & Van Etten, Addition
- Neighborhood: 102
- Driving Directions: South side of University Avenue just west of downtown St Paul
School Information
- School District: 625 - St. Paul
- High School District: St. Paul
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: City Sewer Connected
- Water: City Water (Connected)
- Utility Description: Electric Common, Heating Common, Hot Water Common
Structural Information
- Foundation Size: 1650
- Disability Access: Other
- Square Feet: 4,600
- Finished Down/Base.: 4,600 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Office, Professional Service
- Year Built: 1905
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.108
- Lot Dimensions: 108 x 44
- Potential Use: Office, Other, Professional Service, Income, Medical/Dental
- Zoning: Business/Commercial
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $22,090
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: ROBERTSON VAN ETTEN ADDITION EX S 2O FT FOR AVE W 6 FT OF LOT 2 AND E 38 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 28
- Inclusions: Building, Land
- Property ID: 362923130198
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Schools
Schools serving 259 University Ave W
School District:St. Paul Public School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jackson Magnet Elementary School 437 Edmund Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55103 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Hidden River Middle School 1700 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105 | 6-8 | 3.2 mi |
Central Senior High School, Saint Paul, MN 275 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 259 University Ave W
Tax History
Tax History for 259 University Ave W
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$22,090
1%
$663,200
-3%
2024
$21,764
21%
$684,200
-2%
2023
$17,976
40%
$701,700
58%
2021
$12,830
-29%
$445,000
-20%
2023
$17,976
40%
$556,300
44%
2021
$12,830
-11%
$387,100
-6%
2020
$14,442
8%
$412,700
8%
2019
$13,372
22%
$382,100
17%
2018
$11,004
4%
$326,600
16%
2017
$10,584
2%
$280,900
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2016
$10,354
-6%
$280,900
-2%
2015
$11,008
-12%
$287,600
-5%
2014
$12,508
—
$302,700
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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259 University Avenue W, Saint Paul, MN 55103 (MLS# 7079483) is a Commercial property. 259 University Avenue W is currently listed for $625,000 and was received on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 259 University Avenue W? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Saint Paul? You can browse all Saint Paul real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.