Come home to Bryn Mawr. This beautifully updated bungalow seamlessly blends timeless character with modern updates, creating a warm and inviting place to call home. The classic floor plan offers comfortable, easy living, while beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and an updated kitchen add style and functionality. Upstairs, the spacious bedroom features generous square footage and impressive ceiling height, creating a bright and airy retreat. Additional storage space in the lower level and an extra-wide one-car garage provide practical convenience. Living in Bryn Mawr means enjoying the best of both worlds—surrounded by nature while remaining just minutes from downtown Minneapolis. A five-minute walk from your front door brings you to Theodore Wirth Park and its miles of trails for biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and year-round outdoor recreation. Stroll just four minutes in the other direction to Bryn Mawr’s charming village center, where you’ll find beloved local cafés, restaurants, a bookstore, breweries, and neighborhood shops. Rarely does a home offer such a perfect balance of urban convenience, community charm, and outdoor adventure. This is Bryn Mawr living at its finest.
Active
Price cut: $10.1K (7/16)
$439,900
253 Washburn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
3beds
1,691sqft
Single Family
Built in 1942
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$434,300 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 24 days |
- 1,392 |
- 144 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alexander D Boylan 612-242-9318,
eXp Realty,
Christine Longe 612-568-7121
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7086531
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x26
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x26
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x18
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x23
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Drain Tiled,Finished,Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,060
- Total interior livable area: 1,691 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,211
- Finished area below ground: 480
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (14x17)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 128
Details
- Foundation area: 849
- Parcel number: 2002924430082
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Parry Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Minneapolis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $407,100
- Annual tax amount: $6,274
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
Estimated market value
$434,300
$413,000 - $456,000
$2,625/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $439,900-2.2%$260/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7086531 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+49.1%$266/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7086531 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2017 | Sold | $301,750+0.9%$178/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4869958 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2017 | Pending sale | $299,000$177/sqft |
Source: Minneapolis Lakes #4869958 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2017 | Price change | $299,000-5.1%$177/sqft |
Source: Minneapolis Lakes #4869958 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2017 | Listed for sale | $315,000+35.8%$186/sqft |
Source: Minneapolis Lakes #4869958 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2012 | Sold | $232,000+0.9%$137/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1403629 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2011 | Price change | $229,900-1.3%$136/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis Parkway #4088227 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2011 | Price change | $232,900-2.1%$138/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis Parkway #4088227 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2011 | Price change | $237,900-0.8%$141/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis Parkway #4088227 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2011 | Price change | $239,900-0.8%$142/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis Parkway #4046697 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2011 | Price change | $241,900-2%$143/sqft |
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| 7/21/2011 | Price change | $246,900-1.2%$146/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis Parkway #4046697 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2011 | Price change | $249,900-2.7%$148/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis Parkway #4046697 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2011 | Price change | $256,900-1.2%$152/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis Parkway #4046697 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2011 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$154/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis Parkway #4046697 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2011 | Listed for sale | $264,900+6%$157/sqft |
Source: Scot Pekarek Team - Minneapolis #4046697 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2005 | Sold | $249,900$148/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,054 +11.1% | $407,100 -0.5% |
| 2024 | $5,447 +9% | $409,000 -2.4% |
| 2023 | $4,996 +3.1% | $419,000 +10% |
| 2022 | $4,845 +22.9% | $381,000 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $3,943 -5.8% | $351,000 +18.6% |
| 2020 | $4,184 +6.1% | $296,000 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $3,943 -5.8% | $290,000 |
| 2018 | $4,184 +6.5% | $290,000 +12.8% |
| 2017 | $3,927 +3.5% | $257,000 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $3,794 +6.9% | $238,500 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,550 -1.3% | $231,500 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $3,597 +5.2% | $208,000 |
| 2013 | $3,421 -5.1% | $208,000 |
| 2012 | $3,604 +1.8% | $208,000 |
| 2011 | $3,542 +25.3% | $208,000 |
| 2010 | $2,826 -1.1% | $208,000 |
| 2009 | $2,858 +19.8% | $208,000 +12.7% |
| 2006 | $2,386 +11.5% | $184,500 +15% |
| 2005 | $2,140 +8.4% | $160,500 +15% |
| 2004 | $1,974 +13.8% | $139,600 +11.9% |
| 2002 | $1,735 -54% | $124,700 |
| 2001 | $3,772 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Bryn Mawr
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Bryn Mawr Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Anwatin Middle Com & Spanish D IGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10North Academy Senior HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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