Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/06/2026
Listed
$124,900
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MLS
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Property 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 prior and is livable as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 687 Sims Ave
General
- Price: $124,900
- Taxes: $10,694 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
- MLS ID: 7016963
- Updated: 2/11/2026
- Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Informal Dining Room
- Formal Dining Room: Informal Dining Room
- Laundry: In Unit, In Unit
Parking
- Parking Features: None
Location
- County: Ramsey
- Township: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: J R Weides Sub Of B24 Arlingt
- Neighborhood: 98
- Driving Directions: From- Payne Ave & Case Ave, Head toward Case Ave E, Turn left onto Sims Ave Destination will be on the left
School Information
- School District: 2102 - St. Paul
- High School District: St. Paul
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Other
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: City Sewer Connected
- Water: City Water (Connected)
Structural Information
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation Size: 679
- Disability Access: None
- Square Feet: 1,359
- Above Ground: 1,359 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 601 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1883
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.055
- Lot Dimensions: 48' x 52' x 48' x 52'
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $10,694
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Conventional Rehab, Contract for Deed, Conventional, VA, FHA, FHA 203(k), Cash, Other, Special Funding
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: J R WEIDES SUB OF B24 ARLINGT W 48 FT OF LOTS 34 AND LOT 35 BLK 24
- Property ID: 292922420032
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Schools
Schools serving 687 Sims Ave
School District:St. Paul Public School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John A.Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School 740 York Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet 1495 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117 | 6-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 687 Sims Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 687 Sims Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,694
320%
$170,700
5%
2024
$2,548
48%
$162,900
-4%
2023
$1,717
8%
$169,900
4%
2021
$1,596
-38%
$164,000
-21%
2023
$2,582
62%
$206,900
80%
2021
$1,596
-10%
$115,000
31%
2020
$1,774
9%
$88,100
6%
2019
$1,624
17%
$83,400
15%
2018
$1,392
24%
$72,800
20%
2017
$1,126
16%
$60,900
22%
2016
$974
13%
$50,000
16%
2015
$860
15%
$43,100
25%
2014
$746
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$34,400
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687 Sims Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 (MLS# 7016963) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 687 Sims Avenue is currently listed for $124,900 and was received on February 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 687 Sims Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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.