5840 Emerson Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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5840 Emerson Avenue S,Minneapolis, MN 55419
$300,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 784 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: arne r johansson
Office: johansson realty inc
MLS#:7145760
Source:NSMLS
Price summary
- Price:$300,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$382.65
About this home
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!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1955
- Listing ID #:7145760
- Added:7 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 23, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Dining Description:Eat In Kitchen
- Bathrooms Description:Main Floor Full Bath
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full
- Living area:784 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1955
- Building area:784 sq. ft.
- Lot area:5080 Acres
- Lot Features:Tree Coverage - Light
- Levels:1 Story
Utilities
- Water:City Water - Connected
- Sewer:City Sewer - Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$300,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$382.65
- Tax amount:$4,935 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Range, Refrigerator
Parking
- Parking description:Detached Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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