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$1,300,000

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  • Triplex
  • 5,206 Sq. Ft.
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Enter the gorgeous Cathedral Hill neighborhood to find this Diamond. A beautifully renovated triplex walking distance to charming coffee shops, bakeries, grocery stores, top-rated restaurants, and scenic parks. Located just one block north of historic Summit Avenue, the craftsmanship and attention to detail in this property truly shine. This rare find features two spacious 4-bedroom units with breathtaking woodwork, built ins, clawfoot tubs, and a huge yard! Make your way to the top for a stunning third-floor 2-bedroom unit with an additional office space, an open floor plan, 8- skylights, and abundant natural light. All units boast high-end finishes, in-unit laundry, central air, and individual furnaces for year-round comfort. The property sits on a generous 1.5x lot with a backyard patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ample off-street parking accommodates two or more vehicles per unit. Whether you're seeking a stand-alone investment or an owner-occupied property with strong rental income potential, this triplex delivers beautifully. Don't miss your chance to own charm and luxury that pays for itself!"

Full Property Details for 542 Portland Ave

General

  • Price: $1,300,000
  • Taxes: $16,168 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Triplex
  • Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
  • MLS ID: 6772103
  • Updated: 8/16/2025
  • Added to Site: 155 day(s) ago

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch

Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 7
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Shared Driveway

Location

  • County: Ramsey
  • Subdivision: Auditors Sub 11
  • Neighborhood: Summit-University
  • Driving Directions: Summit to Kent, north on Kent, east on Portland to house

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)

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Shared Access, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Foundation Size: 1953
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 5,206
  • Above Ground: 5,206 Sq. Ft.
  • Below Ground: 1,953 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Down/Base.: 7,159 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1908

Unit Information

  • Units w/Refrigerators: 3
  • Units w/Range/Oven: 3

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 58 x 228
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Zoning: Residential-Multi-Family
  • Fencing (Description): Chain Link

Financial Considerations

  • Operating Expenses: $15,000
  • Tax Amount: $16,168
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Conventional, Cash
  • Owner Pays: Grounds Care, Repairs, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash Collection
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas
  • Pays Electric: Tenant Pays
  • Pays Gas: Tenant Pays
  • Pays Trash: Owner Pays

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: AUDITORS SUBDIVISION NO 11 EX E 4 FT; LOT 8 AND EX S 75 FT; LOT 13 BLK 22
  • Property ID: 12823230259

Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.

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Schools serving 542 Portland Ave

School District:St. Paul Public School District
NameGradesDistance
Jackson Magnet Elementary School
437 Edmund Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55103
PK-51.2 mi
Hidden River Middle School
1700 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105
6-82.4 mi
Central Senior High School, Saint Paul, MN
275 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104
9-121.3 mi
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Price
Change
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8/16/2025
Listed
$1,300,000
15.81%
MLS
4/10/2023
Sold
$1,122,500
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Tax History for 542 Portland Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$20,654
28%
$1,112,100
3%
2024
$16,168
-12%
$1,076,600
14%
2023
$18,320
28%
$941,900
28%
2021
$14,328
-22%
$735,400
-23%
2023
$18,320
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$950,800
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542 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (MLS# 6772103) is a Triplex property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 542 Portland Avenue is currently listed for $1,300,000 and was received on August 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 542 Portland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Triplex 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.

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