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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $50,000 on Dec 10, 2009

883 SIMS AVE

SAINT PAUL, MN 55106
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,752 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1888
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Dec 10, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,300 (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.$241,600 (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.$216,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$242,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
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.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood / Spot

Transaction History(4)

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 · 3.0 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

883 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Saint Paul 55106
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Ramsey County

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.

Living area1,752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,165 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1888
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 883 Sims Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePayne-PhalenSaint Paul 55106Ramsey County
Living areabigger than1,752 ft²86% of homes88% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac62% of homes48% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than18889% of homes7% of homes3% of homes

About 883 Sims Ave

When did 883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Dec 10, 2009 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,752 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN built?

883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1888, making it 138 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

883 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 883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55106?

Among the 13,607 homes in Saint Paul 55106, it is bigger than 88% of them (1,752 ft² against a typical 1,165 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1888 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 883 Sims Ave, Saint Paul, MN was $5,300. The county assessed it at $241,600.

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