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$399,900
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Multi-family:  Duplex Up and Down
3 br • 2 ba • Built 1880
2,016 sqft • 0.099 acres
St. Paul schools
MLS# 7099148
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    Property Description

    Great Income Producer! Historic Charm Meets Modern Luxury. Welcome to 88 South Leech Street, Saint Paul, MN. Built in 1880, this meticulously maintained, pre-turn-of-the-century duplex blends historic character with extensive premium updates. Perfect for investors or owner-occupant in a prime West 7th Avenue location. This unique neighborhood is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Tucked away, with a short walk to the Mississippi River or Irvine Park, you feel like you're in a small city on the Mississippi River many decades ago surrounded by restored turn-of-the-century homes with front porches. Premium Property Updates • Exterior: New roof 2023, siding, fascia, soffit, and select windows 2024. • Interior: Fresh paint throughout every room. Beautifully refinished original hardwood floors, new baseboard trim, and classic crown molding in Unit 1. • Appliances: Green energy-efficient stainless-steel appliances, and brand-new refrigerator in Unit 2. Brand new upgraded stackable washer and dryer in both units. • Climate: Newer, high-powered portable window AC units included for both levels. Two in Unit 2 and one in Unit 1 stays with the home. Unit Layouts & Highlights • Main Level: Spacious long hallway with tech/office nook, library or coffee/cocktail bar. Features a fully remodeled luxury bath in Unit 1. New tub/shower, floating sink, upgraded ceramic tiling and new toilet. Large modern kitchen with new granite countertops, cabinets, stainless-steel appliances. and upgraded new flooring in kitchen and hallway. Original 1800 hardwood flooring in living room and bedroom newly sanded and stained. Looks almost brand new. New select window in Unit 1. • Upper Level: Fully remodeled kitchen with a deep Kohler sink, 2024 stainless appliances and new stainless-steel refrigerator. New cabinets, hardware, upgraded faucet and upgraded flooring. Original restored hardwood flooring in living room and bedroom. Outside door on this upper level leads to a cozy sitting deck and stairs leading to the full sun backyard, great for gardens. Full stairway leads to an extra-large stand-up attic. Unfinished attic currently used for storage. Future expansion possibilities include an additional bedroom, library, gaming or media room. Second bedroom has an "ensuite feel" as it has a door leading to an additional possible "bedroom" office or family room off of this bedroom. This could be possibly made into a legal 3rd bedroom, making Unit 2 a three-bedroom apartment. • Windows: Five new windows in Unit 2. Spacious front bedroom with solid 6 panel oak doors. All doors in home are solid oak. Outdoor Oasis & Historic Shed • The Yard: Private, quiet sunny backyard with a restored covered deck, and additional large deck attached and vibrant perennial gardens. Perennials and annuals grow on the north side of the property backyard adjacent to the fence and on the southern and western sides of the home. See pictures of perennials in virtual tour which include hostas, roses, perennial lavender and more! • The Shed: Rare, historic 36’ x 13’ powered shed (built 1850). This was one of the first original structures when this neighborhood incorporated in 1849. Perfect for a home business, storage, gardening and lawn equipment or rental income. Roof was replaced along with the siding on the southern wall of the shed. • Parking: Two dedicated off-street spaces via alley access, plus ample street parking. Per zoning at the City of Saint Paul, an approximate 745 sq ft garage can be built upon removal of the shed. Buyers to verify with the governing municipalities. Vibrant and Historical Urban Environment Unique and highly sought after vibrant West 7th Avenue Neighborhood never lacks renters wanting to more in restored duplexes like this home. Pre and post-turn of the century Victorian homes and adjacent to Irvine Park make this an extremely desirable place to live. Tak

    Listing

    Contingency: None
    Price per sq ft: $198
    City: Saint Paul
    County: Ramsey
    State: MN
    Property Style: Duplex Up and Down
    Zip Code: 55102
    Neighborhood/Area: 103
    Subdivision Name: Samuel Leeches Add

    Interior

    Living Area: 2,016 ft2
    Refrigerators: One Per Unit
    Basement Details:
    • Drainage System
    • Partial
    • Single Tenant Access
    • Unfinished

    Exterior

    Stories: Two
    Garage Spaces: 0
    Foundation Size: 1,260 ft2
    Foundation Dimensions: 63x20
    Fencing: Wood
    Handicap Accessible: None
    Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
    Heating System: Forced Air
    Parking Features: Driveway - Other Surface
    Road Frontage: City Street
    Exterior Material: Stone
    Pool: None
    Roof Details:
    • Age 8 Years or Less
    • Asphalt

    Rooms

    Laundry:
    • Gas Dryer Hookup
    • In Unit
    • Main Level
    • Upper Level
    • Washer Hookup

    Lake & Waterfront

    Waterfront Present: N

    Lot & Land

    Acres: 0.099
    Geolocation: 44.938705, -93.107235
    Lot Dimensions: L dimensions 138'& 173' W: 26' & 25'
    Zoning: Residential-Multi-Family
    Lot Description:
    • Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
    • Tree Coverage - Light

    Farm

    Topography: Level

    Schools

    School District: 625
    District Phone: 6517678100

    Expenses

    Annual Caretaker Expense: None
    Annual Electric Expense: $1,890
    Annual Fuel Expense: None
    Annual Insurance Expense: $2,351
    Annual Maintenance Expense: None
    Annual Trash Expense: $662
    Annual Water/Sewer Expense: $976
    Tenant Expenses: Broadband, Gas, Heat

    Financial & Taxes

    Tax Year: 2025
    Annual Taxes: $5,824
    Lender-owned: No
    Assessment Pending: No
    Taxes w/ Assessments: $5,824

    Income

    Annual Gross Income: $20,520

    Rent

    Annual Net Income: $8,816

    Units

    Total Units: 2

    Miscellaneous

    Fuel System: Natural Gas
    Owner Occupied: Yes
    Sewer System: City Sewer/Connected
    Water System: City Water/Connected

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