976 Lawson Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
$280,000 - 98
HIGHEST AND BEST DUE 1PM AUGUST 7TH. Whether you're looking to build wealth, offset your mortgage, or create space for family, 976 Lawson Avenue E offers the flexibility to make it happen.
a charming up/down duplex in the heart of Saint Paul's East Side, offering the perfect opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, or multigenerational living. Delivered completely vacant, both units are move-in ready and provide the flexibility to set your own market rents, renovate at your own pace, or house hack from day one.
Inside, you'll find timeless character paired with functional layouts, including original hardwood floors, beautiful built-ins, spacious living areas, and light-filled enclosed porches that create inviting spaces to relax, work from home, or enjoy your morning coffee. Each unit offers comfortable living with room to make it your own.
Located just minutes from Lake Phalen and Phalen Regional Park, you'll enjoy easy access to miles of walking and biking trails, golf, beaches, and year-round recreation, all while remaining conveniently close to downtown Saint Paul, I-35E, Highway 36, shopping, restaurants, and public transit.
The property also features a detached two-car garage, off-street parking, and a finished basement offering valuable storage and potential. With tenants responsible for their own gas and electric utilities, operating expenses remain efficient for long-term ownership.
Whether you're searching for your first investment property, a place to live while generating rental income, or a home with space for extended family, 976 Lawson Avenue E combines classic charm, flexible living, and ...
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Listing Courtesy of: Realty ONE Group Choice
763-528-0953
Buyer Represented by: RE/MAX Advantage Plus
| Listing Id: | 6723908 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $265,000 |
| Close Price: | $280,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-09-11 |
| Property Type: | Residential Income |
| Property Sub Type: | Duplex Up and Down |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Three Quarter: | 0 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 0 |
| Bathrooms One Quarter: | 0 |
| Living Area: | 2,116 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $5,235 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Saint Paul |
| Neighborhood: | 98 |
| County Or Parish: | Ramsey |
| Subdivision Name: | Forestdale Add |
| Postal Code: | 55106 |
| Year Built: | 1922 |
| Number Of Units Total: | 2 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,609 |
| Accessibility Features: | None |
| Basement: | Yes |
| Basement: | Block, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Single Tenant Access, Storage Space |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 507 |
| Building Area Total: | 2549 |
| Directions: | Heading south on 35E, exit on Maryland Avenue and take a left on Maryland, in 1.4 miles take a right on Forest Street N, take a left on Lawson Ave E, property is on your right. |
| Fencing: | Chain Link, Full |
| Foundation Area: | 940 |
| Fuel Expense: | 0 |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Heating: | Baseboard, Forced Air |
| High School District: | St. Paul |
| Laundry Features: | In Unit |
| Levels: | One and One Half |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-12-15 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Tree Coverage - Light |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.114 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 40x125 |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Assessment Pending: | No |
| DPResource: | Yes |
| Expected Market Date: | 2026-01-05 |
| Foreclosure Status: | No |
| Foundation Dimensions: | 27x35 |
| Fractional Ownership Yn: | No |
| Fuel: | Electric, Natural Gas |
| Garage Dimensions: | 22x22 |
| Garage Square Feet: | 481 |
| Lender Owned: | No |
| Owner Occupied: | No |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Yearly/Seasonal: | Yearly |
| Number of Refrigerators: | One Per Unit |
| Rental License Type: | Standard |
| School District Number: | 625 |
| School District Phone: | 6517678100 |
| Tax With Assessments: | $5,235 |
| Owner Pays: | Sewer, Trash Collection, Water |
| Parcel Number: | 282922240154 |
| Parking Features: | Detached Garage |
| Postal City: | Saint Paul |
| Public Survey Range: | 22 |
| Public Survey Section: | 28 |
| Public Survey Township: | 29 |
| Roof: | Age 8 Years or Less |
| Sewer: | City Sewer/Connected |
| State Or Province: | MN |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Tenant Pays: | Electricity, Gas |
| Trash Expense: | $1,000 |
| Water Sewer Expense: | $320 |
| Water Source: | City Water/Connected |
| Zoning Description: | Residential-Multi-Family |
| Township: | Saint Paul |
| Above Grade Sq Ft Total: | 1609 |
| Below Grade Sq Ft Total: | 940 |
| Main Level Finished Area: | 1026 |
| Total Area: | 2,549 |
| Exterior Features: | Stucco, Wood |
| Foundation Details: | Block |
| Rental License?: | Yes |
| School District Full Name: | 625 - St. Paul |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-08-14 |
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