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$172,355$238 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

853 SIMS AVE

SAINT PAUL, MN 55106
2
Beds
1
Baths
724 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.
1894
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$172K
$166K low$179K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,386 (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.$175,000 (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.$150,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$167,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,000

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.Ranch
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.1940
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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(2)

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.

H
Johnson Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Frost Lake Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Battle Creek Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 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

853 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 less than 93% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Payne-Phalen
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Payne-Phalen
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Older than 95% 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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$124K$367K

This home is worth more than 14% 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$172,355
CheaperTypical $228,399Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$238
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,162 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1894
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 853 Sims Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePayne-PhalenSaint Paul 55106Ramsey County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,35515% of homes14% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23882% of homes74% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than724 ft²3% of homes4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac34% of homes26% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than189418% of homes12% of homes5% of homes

About 853 Sims Ave

How much is 853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN is $172,355 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $166,019 to $178,691. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 724 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN built?

853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1894, making it 132 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN is assigned to Johnson Senior High School (high), rated C-; Frost Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Battle Creek Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in St. Paul Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 853 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 14% of them ($172,355 against a typical $228,399), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($238 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 4% of them (724 ft² against a typical 1,162 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1894 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Ramsey County, it is worth more than 7% 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 853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN was $2,386. The county assessed it at $175,000.

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