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$549,500
3.99% Assumable FHA Mortgage Available (Buyer Must Qualify) | Price Reduced $5,000 | One Unit Vacant November 1st
Live in one unit and let the neighboring unit help pay your mortgage. With one unit becoming vacant on November 1st, this is a rare opportunity for a first-time homebuyer, owner-occupant, or house hacker to take advantage of an assumable 3.99% FHA mortgage while generating rental income from the adjacent unit.
Rare side-by-side duplex in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood offering over 5,100 finished square feet, 8 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms. Each unit lives like a single-family home with spacious multi-level layouts, private entrances, generous living areas, and abundant storage throughout.
The soon-to-be-vacant unit was recently marketed at approximately $2,600 per month and generated significant interest from prospective tenants, giving the next owner flexibility to either occupy the space or lease it at market rent.
Recent improvements include new appliances and other updates that support strong rental performance while preserving future value-add potential. Situated on a 6,100-square-foot lot, the property offers off-street parking and private outdoor space for residents.
Conveniently located near Allianz Field, the Green Line light rail, major universities, shopping, restaurants, and both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, the property provides easy access to some of the Twin Cities' most desirable amenities and employment centers.
Whether your goal is to reduce your living expenses through owner-occupied investing, begin building a real estate portfolio, or acquire a large income-producing asset with attractive financing, this property offers flexibility, scale, and immediate upside.
Opportunities to purchase a duplex of this size with a vacant unit, immediate house-hack potential, and an assumable 3.99% mortgage are increasingly rare in today's interest rate environment.
Interior Information
Size & Levels
Exterior & Parking
Lot & Utilities
Financial & Tax Information
Location
Neighborhood at a Glance
In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 23% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 25 minutes.
Cost of Ownership
Median home value
$341,800
Higher than the St. Paul median
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$3,895/yr
Similar to the St. Paul median
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$1,911/mo
Similar to the St. Paul median
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$832/mo
Higher than the St. Paul median
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,132/mo
Lower than the St. Paul median
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
Homes in the Area
Owner-occupied homes
23%
Lower than St. Paul overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1938
Similar to the St. Paul median
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
Home age by decade
The share of homes built during each period.
- 1970-19799%
- 1960-19696%
- 1939 or earlier67%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached32%
- 2-4 units29%
- 5+ units37%
Getting Around
Average commute
25 min
Higher than the St. Paul median
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
How people get to work
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
- Drive alone39%
- Public transit25%
- Walk or bike14%
- Work from home12%
Homes with broadband
90%
Similar than St. Paul overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.







