491 Sidney St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
West Side- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,874 sqft
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,874 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1955
Living Area
1,874 sqft
Price/Sqft
$178
About this House
Outstanding opportunity in Saint Paul’s West Side! Ideal for owner-occupants or savvy investors, this up/down property has been freshly updated and is ready to impress. Each unit features private front and side entrances, separate electrical panels, and individual forced-air furnaces. Recent improvements include refinished hardwood floors in both units, fresh paint throughout, kitchen and bathroom updates, as well as a brand NEW roof — offering peace of mind and long-term value. The upper unit boasts 3 bright bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower walkout unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with its own ground-level access creating the perfect setup for multi-generational living or additional rental income. A large shared laundry area includes two sets of washers and dryers for tenant convenience. Situated on a corner lot with both driveway and street parking, this property is minutes from downtown, major highways, parks, dining, and and vibrant local shops. Whether you plan to live in one unit and rent the other or expand your portfolio with a solid cash-flowing asset, 491 Sidney St E is ready for you! Don't miss this cash-flowing gem in a convenient location!
491 Sidney St E, Saint Paul, MN 55107 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,874 sqft multi-family in West Side, built in 1955. It last sold for $325,000 on May 23, 2025 (2% above the $320,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2017 with an asking price of $1,395 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 16, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $333,400, with a rent estimate of $1,748/month.
Home Details for 491 Sidney St E
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Owner Access,Shared Access,Single Tenant Access,Walk-Out Access |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1874 Square FeetFoundation Area: 960 |
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: In Basement,Common Area,Lower Level,Laundry Room,Sink |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel EnergyGas: Natural Gas |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: None |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Age 8 Years Or LessFencing: NoneNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Asphalt |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: City Sewer/Connected |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 922 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 782 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 13 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1955 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex Up and Down |
Building Not a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 092822320039 |
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Price List Price: $320,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri May 02 2025 |
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Direction & Address City: Saint PaulCommunity: Paul Martins 1st Addition, To |
School Information High School District: St. Paul |
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Building Area Building Area: 1874 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 5096.52 sqft |
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Contingencies: None |
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BasementMls Number: 6702486Above Grade Unfinished Area: 922 |
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HOA Amenities: Laundry |
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Renae Browley, (612) 445-6069
eXp Realty
Marisa Washington, (763) 226-9637
Bought with: Lue Khang, (651) 324-5259, Creative Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6702486

Price History for 491 Sidney St E
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/23/2025 | $325,000 | Sold | NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6702486 |
| 05/02/2025 | $320,000 | Pending | NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6702486 |
| 04/19/2025 | $320,000 | Listed For Sale | NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6702486 |
| 11/07/2023 | $290,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/11/2019 | $232,900 | Sold | NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5197305 |
| 03/20/2019 | $224,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 09/22/2018 | $224,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/06/2018 | $239,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/16/2017 | $1,395 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/10/2017 | $1,395 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 07/14/2017 | $188,800 | Sold | NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4830792 |
| 06/12/2017 | $189,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/01/2017 | $189,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/17/2017 | $199,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/21/2015 | $118,484 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/28/2012 | $1,050 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/28/2012 | $1,050 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 10/29/2009 | $74,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 08/08/2009 | $79,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/30/2009 | $0 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/22/2007 | $169,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/26/2002 | $130,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Saint Paul
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$296K
$8.3KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$182
$1MoM
Available listings
822
35MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $6,350 |
| Assessment | $276,700 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 491 Sidney St E
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.38 | Multi-Family Home | $279,990 | 08/11/25 | 5 | 2 | 1,876 | |
0.52 | Multi-Family Home | $245,000 | 05/28/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,980 | |
0.83 | Multi-Family Home | $497,400 | 06/12/26 | 6 | 2 | 2,040 | |
0.76 | Multi-Family Home | $285,000 | 07/01/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,443 | |
0.66 | Multi-Family Home | $352,000 | 08/22/25 | 6 | 4 | 2,408 | |
0.90 | Multi-Family Home | $357,000 | 10/28/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,843 | |
0.76 | Multi-Family Home | $235,000 | 09/10/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,008 | |
0.52 | Multi-Family Home | $305,000 | 02/03/26 | 8 | 3 | 3,025 | |
0.92 | Multi-Family Home | $365,000 | 04/17/26 | 6 | 2 | 2,704 |
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What Locals Say about West Side
At least 119 Trulia users voted on each feature.
92 % Say it's dog friendly
91 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say yards are well-kept
84 % Say parking is easy
77 % Say car is needed
76 % Say kids play outside
69 % Say there's holiday spirit
66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
62 % Say streets are well-lit
59 % Say neighbors are friendly
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
55 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say there's wildlife
52 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say there are community events
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