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$550,000

For Sale - Active
1597 James Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,962 Square Feet
0.11 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 18 hours ago
Updated: Jun 19, 2025 at 03:06AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,719
Cap Rate
2.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.40
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-11.8%

Property Description


0.11 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
1 Units

If you are looking for a fully-updated home, walkable to Mattocks Park in St. Paul, look no further! This home has been completely remodeled including electrical, plumbing, windows, kitchen, and bathroom all done since 2020! Main level boasts a bright open floor plan with 10 foot ceilings. Kitchen is a chef's dream with professional range and hood, quartz countertops and ample storage. Full main level bath is gorgeously tiled and includes a towel warmer! Two bedrooms round out the main level with the owners bedroom on the private upper level. Plumbing has even been run to the upper level to enable new owners to put in a primary suite bathroom if they choose! Lower level is finished with a spacious family room, additional bedroom and large three quarter bath with laundry. The fully fenced backyard is an urban retreat, with brand new sauna and stock tank pool. A pergola with hopps vines adorn the expansive maintenance free Trex deck. This is the epitome of vintage charm, with all the system updates done for you!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 0
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 092823140115
  • Lot Size: 4791 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: (SF) Single Family
  • Year Built: 1920

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,764

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water

Location

  • County: Ramsey

Listing Details


Listed by:
Elizabeth Gust
eXp Realty
(651) 208-4306

Source:
FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 6690432
FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,719
Cap Rate
2.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.40
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-11.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$550,000
Amount financed:
-$440,000
Down payment:
$110,000
Closing costs:
$16,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$126,500
Square feet:
1,962
Cost per square foot:
$280
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.27

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$440,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.840%
Principal & interest:
$2,880
Property tax:
$564
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,619

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,500 $30,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$150 -$1,800
Operating income:
$2,350 $28,200

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (23%)
23%-$564-$6,764
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$175-$2,100
Property management: (8%)
8%-$200-$2,400
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (48%)
48%-$1,189-$14,264

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,161 $13,932
Mortgage payments:
-$2,880 -$34,560
Cash flow:
$1,719 $20,628