5840 Emerson Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

$300,000
2
BD
1
BA
784
SqFt

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List Price
$300,000
Days on Market
0
MLS#
7145760
Status
COMING SOON
Type
Single Family Residential
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living Area
784
Acres
5080
Neighborhood
38
Year Built
1955

Property Description

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!

Additional Information

Subtype
Single Family
School District
Minneapolis
Amenities Unit
Hardwood Floors
Appliances
Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Tax Year
2026
Fuel
Natural Gas
Lot Description
Tree Coverage - Light
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected
Roof
Asphalt
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air
Water
City Water/Connected
Basement
Full
Parking
Detached Garage
Garage Spaces
2

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