Duplex with Two-Car
For Sale
$674,900
1200 Laurel Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Two residential units combine original character with an updated kitchen, modern bathroom, and welcoming porch spaces.
Property Size4,336 SF
Price / SF$155.65
Days on Market48
Property Features for 1200 Laurel Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,336 SF
Total Parking Spaces
2
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Units
Unit Mix
4-bedroom, 3-bedroom
Multifamily Units
2
Building Details
Year Built
1910
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Results
(612) 978-1724
Listed By:
Cory P Kingbay
Source:
Vibemn
Added: Jul 14
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 25 at 5:48AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1910, this 4,336-square-foot duplex includes two residential units with 4-bedroom and 3-bedroom layouts. The property retains hardwood floors and original woodwork while incorporating an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and upgraded stainless steel appliances. A modern bathroom, front porch, rear porch, and two-car garage add functional and architectural appeal. The main-level unit is occupied by long-term tenants.
Located at 1200 Laurel Ave in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the property offers a combination of period details and contemporary interior improvements. The unit configuration, garage, and porch areas provide a well-defined residential income property profile.
Located at 1200 Laurel Ave in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the property offers a combination of period details and contemporary interior improvements. The unit configuration, garage, and porch areas provide a well-defined residential income property profile.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex with 4‑bedroom and 3‑bedroom layouts
- 4,336 square feet on a 0.23‑acre lot
- Updated kitchen with quartz countertops and upgraded stainless steel appliances
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$58,188
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.62%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,163,760
$1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$831,257
$831.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$646,533
$646.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,336 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$112.9K $26.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.1K −$1.64/SF
EGI
$105.8K $24.40/SF
− OpEx
−$47.6K −$10.98/SF
NOI
$58.2K $13.42/SF
Area
Dakota County, MN
Vacancy
6.30%
Lease Rate
$26.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,163,760
Cap Rate 7%
$831,257
Cap Rate 9%
$646,533
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$905.0K
$791.9K – $1.06M
NOI $63,352 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.39%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$831.3K
$727.4K – $969.8K
NOI $58,188 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.62%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$1.07M
$933.7K – $1.24M
NOI $74,692 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,092
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 55104, MN
45,612
Population
20,358
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
6.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,602
Density / Sq Mi
$75,038
Median Household Income
$42,770
Median Earnings
$1,159
Median Rent
$290,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two residential units combine original character with an updated kitchen, modern bathroom, and welcoming porch spaces.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1200 Laurel Ave Saint Paul, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $674,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 4‑bedroom and 3‑bedroom layouts; 4,336 square feet on a 0.23‑acre lot; Updated kitchen with quartz countertops and upgraded stainless steel appliances
