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5840 Emerson Ave S

Minneapolis MN 55419

2
1
2
784 sq. ft.
5080 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

A rare opportunity in one of Southwest Minneapolis' most desirable neighborhoods! This one-of-a-kind Kenny neighborhood cottage offers the perfect combination of charm, character, location, and opportunity. Filled with natural light from its east-facing exposure and abundant southern sunlight, this inviting home features beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, granite countertops, updated windows, central air conditioning, and built-in cabinetry offering exceptional storage. The fenced backyard provides a wonderful space to relax, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the outdoors. The possibilities here are what make this property truly special. Enjoy the charm and simplicity of a cozy Minneapolis cottage just as it is, or explore the potential to finish the basement and add another bedroom, bathroom, and additional living space. With similar properties selling for over $400,000 and new construction homes reaching over $1 million in the surrounding area, this is an exciting opportunity to own a home in an established Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood. Location is everything, and this one is hard to beat! Just one block from Kenny Elementary School, a highly regarded neighborhood school, and conveniently located near Kenny Park, Minnehaha Creek, Lake Harriet, walking and biking trails, and the fantastic restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping at 50th & France. Beautiful tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks, and easy access to everything Southwest Minneapolis has to offer make this an exceptional place to call home. Whether you're looking for a charming place to call your own, an opportunity to build equity through improvements, or a home in a fantastic location, 5840 Emerson Avenue South offers something special. Properties with this combination of character, location, and potential are hard to find. Come see it today!

Features

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
784 sq. ft. floor area
5080 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Property history for 5840 Emerson Ave S

2012
Sold
$150,000
30 Nov 2012 by Zebulon Haney, of Edina Realty, Inc.

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Local market activity for 2 bedroom single-family properties in Minneapolis

In the last 12 months, 42 two-bedroom single-family properties similar to 5840 Emerson Ave S, have been sold.

This represents a 44% decrease in two-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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