688 Nebraska Avenue E, Saint Paul, MN 55106 (MLS# 6640003)


$339,000
688 Nebraska Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
MLS# 6640003
Status: Closed
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  2304 sqft


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Property Description
Welcome to this meticulously cared-for and charming home, nestled in the highly sought-after Payne-Phalen neighborhood. As you step inside, you’ll immediately be greeted by the warmth of the original maple hardwood floors that flow throughout the home, offering timeless beauty and character. The home boasts a host of modern updates, including brand-new double-pane Anderson windows that fill each room with natural light and enhance energy efficiency. Every corner of this home has been thoughtfully refreshed, from the newly painted interior to the professional cleaning that ensures it’s move-in ready. Outside, the home features a cedar privacy fence installed in 2021, offering both seclusion and a tranquil retreat in the spacious backyard. The front and surrounding yards are professionally landscaped with native plants, designed to attract pollinators and create a vibrant, eco-friendly atmosphere. For those with a green thumb, you’ll love the raised garden beds, ready for you to grow your own food, along with a handy garden shed and compost bin to support your gardening endeavors. Plus, the apple tree and grape vines are just the beginning of the harvest—this property offers plenty of opportunity for homegrown bounty! Sustainability is at the heart of this home, with solar panels installed on the roof to help lower energy costs, keeping more money in your pocket each month. Beyond the home, enjoy the convenience of living near the Wheelock Parkway, a scenic route connecting Lake Phalen to Lake Como. This path is part of the Grand Round Scenic Byway, offering residents and visitors a picturesque journey through the city. The Wheelock Parkway bike path provides easy access to the Gateway State Trail, a 3.2-mile paved loop around Lake Phalen, perfect for biking, walking, or simply enjoying the outdoors. This home truly has it all—a beautiful, functional layout, updated features, and an exceptional outdoor space. There are simply too many wonderful details to list—you need to see it in person to fully appreciate everything it has to offer. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!

Details
Maps
Contract Information
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2025-04-05
Contingency: None
Current Price: $339,000
Closed Date: 2025-04-04
Original List Price: 330000
Sales Close Price: 339000
ListPrice: 330000
List Date: 2025-02-28
Office/Member Info
Association: SPAAR
General Property Information
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront Present: No
Year Built: 1924
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions: 58x125
Acres: 0.17
Bath Three Quarters: 1
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 1
Main Floor Total SqFt: 780
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1524
Below Grd Total SqFt: 780
Total Finished Sqft: 1524.00
FireplaceYN: No
Foundation Size: 780
Style: (SF) Single Family
Garage Stalls: 2
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Association Fee: 0
Bedrooms: 3
Baths Total: 2
Total SqFt: 2304
Location, Tax and Other Information
AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: HARRISON AND HANDYS ADDITION THE W 1/2 OF LOT 2 & EX THE W 2 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 12
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 108
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 1726
Property ID Number: 202922130181
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Amount: 4112
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No
Directions & Remarks
Public Remarks: Welcome to this meticulously cared-for and charming home, nestled in the highly sought-after Payne-Phalen neighborhood. As you step inside, you’ll immediately be greeted by the warmth of the original maple hardwood floors that flow throughout the home, offering timeless beauty and character. The home boasts a host of modern updates, including brand-new double-pane Anderson windows that fill each room with natural light and enhance energy efficiency. Every corner of this home has been thoughtfully refreshed, from the newly painted interior to the professional cleaning that ensures it’s move-in ready. Outside, the home features a cedar privacy fence installed in 2021, offering both seclusion and a tranquil retreat in the spacious backyard. The front and surrounding yards are professionally landscaped with native plants, designed to attract pollinators and create a vibrant, eco-friendly atmosphere. For those with a green thumb, you’ll love the raised garden beds, ready for you to grow your own food, along with a handy garden shed and compost bin to support your gardening endeavors. Plus, the apple tree and grape vines are just the beginning of the harvest—this property offers plenty of opportunity for homegrown bounty! Sustainability is at the heart of this home, with solar panels installed on the roof to help lower energy costs, keeping more money in your pocket each month. Beyond the home, enjoy the convenience of living near the Wheelock Parkway, a scenic route connecting Lake Phalen to Lake Como. This path is part of the Grand Round Scenic Byway, offering residents and visitors a picturesque journey through the city. The Wheelock Parkway bike path provides easy access to the Gateway State Trail, a 3.2-mile paved loop around Lake Phalen, perfect for biking, walking, or simply enjoying the outdoors. This home truly has it all—a beautiful, functional layout, updated features, and an exceptional outdoor space. There are simply too many wonderful details to list—you need to see it in person to fully appreciate everything it has to offer. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!
Directions: 61/ Arcade to Nebraska to Home.
Accessible
None: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Amenities Unit
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Deck: 1
Hardwood Floors: 1
Kitchen Window: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 0
Tax With Assessments: 0
Assumable Loan
Not Assumable: 1
Basement
Concrete Block: 1
Bath Description
Main Floor 3/4 Bath: 1
Basement: 1
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1524
Construction Status
Previously Owned: 1
Electric
100 Amp Service: 1
Circuit Breakers: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Fencing
Privacy: 1
Wood: 1
Financing Terms
Conventional: 1
Foundation
Concrete Block: 1
Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Insurance Fee
Insurance Fee: 0
Internet Options
Fiber Optic: 1
Laundry
In Basement: 1
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lock Box Type
Combo: 1
Miscellaneous Information
DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Square Feet: 576
Patio, Porch and Deck Features
Deck: 1
Front Porch: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Power Production
Annual Power Production: 6500
Annual Power Production Status: Actual
Power Production Size: 6.84
Power Production Type: Solar
Year Installed: 2021
Public Survey Info
Range#: 22
Section#: 20
Township#: 29
Road Frontage
City Street: 1
Roof
Age 8 Years or Less: 1
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected: 1
Special Search
3 BR on One Level: 1
Stories
Two: 1
Water
City Water/Connected: 1
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 688
Street Name: Nebraska
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: E
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55106
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Harrison & Handys Add
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Patio; Porch; Washer/Dryer Hookup
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Assumable Loan: Not Assumable
Basement: Concrete Block
Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Electric: 100 Amp Service; Circuit Breakers
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Privacy; Wood
Financing Terms: Conventional
Foundation: Concrete Block
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Internet Options: Fiber Optic
Laundry: In Basement
Lock Box Type: Combo
Road Frontage: City Street
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Special Search: 3 BR on One Level
Stories: Two
Water: City Water/Connected
Room Information
Room Name Dimensions Level
Third (3rd) Bedroom11x10Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom11x11Upper
First (1st) Bedroom11x15Upper
Dining Room13x11Main
Living Room19x11Main

IDX
Listing Office: Bridge Realty, LLC

Last Updated: April - 06 - 2026

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