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$269,900$155 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $269,900 on Sep 8, 2026

705 SIMS AVE

SAINT PAUL, MN 55106
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,736 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$270K
$256K low$284K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,900 · Sep 8, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,878 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$236,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$211,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$231,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyRAMSEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1948
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bruce Vento Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Washington Technology Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Washington Technology High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: St. Paul Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55106These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.58,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,598 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,082
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,606
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

705 Sims Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Payne-Phalen
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Saint Paul 55106
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Ramsey County

What homes are worth in Saint Paul 55106

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$95K$323K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Saint Paul 55106.

How it measures up in Saint Paul 55106

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Paul 55106.

Estimated value$269,900
CheaperTypical $185,716Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,162 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 705 Sims Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePayne-PhalenSaint Paul 55106Ramsey County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,90093% of homes92% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15550% of homes42% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,736 ft²85% of homes87% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac33% of homes27% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than188913% of homes9% of homes3% of homes

About 705 Sims Ave

How much is 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN is $269,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $256,051 to $283,749. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Sep 8, 2026 for $269,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,736 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN built?

705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN is assigned to Bruce Vento Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Washington Technology Middle School (middle), rated D-; Washington Technology High School (high), rated D. All sit in St. Paul Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55106?

Among the 13,607 homes in Saint Paul 55106, it is worth more than 92% of them ($269,900 against a typical $185,716), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($155 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 87% of them (1,736 ft² against a typical 1,162 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1889 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Ramsey County, it is worth more than 49% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN was $3,878. The county assessed it at $236,200.

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