Welcome to 26 Van Buren Avenue S in the heart of Hopkins! Offering stylish updates and everyday comfort, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence is a rare opportunity perfectly positioned for future growth.
With the Green Line light rail extension projected to open in 2027 with a light rail stop 0.6 miles away and the city continuing to grow with new residents and businesses, now is the perfect time to invest in this thriving and growing community.
Inside, the home features a bright and inviting main level with custom window treatments, fresh paint, and stylish flooring throughout. The updated kitchen with a bonus room is a standout with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a reverse osmosis drinking water filtration system, a glass tile backsplash, and a convenient breakfast bar. A full bathroom and two bedrooms complete the main level. The finished basement, remodeled in 2016, offers a spacious second living area, a third bedroom or office, an updated 3/4 bathroom, and laundry—all with a clean, modern feel.
Step outside to enjoy the private, fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining! It features a concrete patio with room for outdoor dining or lounging, a raised garden bed, a wood deck off the back entry, and mature trees that offer natural shade. The in-ground automated sprinkler system adds value and convenience. The 1-car garage and additional parking pad are accessible from the alley.
This move-in-ready home, complete with several extra features, is a rare find in a walkable, growing neighborhood close to parks, shops, and dining—don’t miss your chance to make it yours!
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$390,000
26 Van Buren Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343
3beds
1,535sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$390,100 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$2,475 Estimated rent
Home value
$390,100
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John D Schuster 612-900-3333,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Kieren F Evensen 612-388-0097
Bought with:
Molly Hangartner
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6708482
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,535
- Total interior livable area: 1,535 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 996
- Finished area below ground: 539
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20x14)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 46 x 126 x 46 x 126
Details
- Foundation area: 996
- Parcel number: 1911721340044
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Minneapolis Center
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hopkins
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $347,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,895
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2025 | Sold | $390,000-2.5%$254/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Pending sale | $399,900$261/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+40.3%$261/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Sold | $285,100+1.9%$186/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4770656 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2016 | Pending sale | $279,900$182/sqft |
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| 10/23/2016 | Price change | $279,900-1.8%$182/sqft |
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| 10/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $284,900+70.6%$186/sqft |
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| 6/29/2016 | Sold | $167,000-4.6%$109/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4722059 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2016 | Pending sale | $175,000$114/sqft |
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| 5/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $175,000-10.9%$114/sqft |
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| 10/20/2015 | Sold | $196,495-11.1%$128/sqft |
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| 9/2/2005 | Sold | $221,000+141.5%$144/sqft |
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| 9/5/1996 | Sold | $91,500$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,268 -9.4% | $347,900 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $5,816 -2% | $344,200 -4.8% |
| 2023 | $5,933 +11.6% | $361,600 -1.2% |
| 2022 | $5,317 +7% | $366,000 +19.2% |
| 2021 | $4,967 -3.8% | $307,000 +8.1% |
| 2020 | $5,166 +4% | $284,000 +1.4% |
| 2019 | $4,967 -3.8% | $280,000 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $5,166 +18.9% | $260,000 +40.5% |
| 2017 | $4,345 +13.9% | $185,000 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $3,815 -30.4% | $174,000 +3% |
| 2015 | $5,483 +10.6% | $169,000 +19.9% |
| 2014 | $4,956 +97.5% | $141,000 -6% |
| 2013 | $2,510 +4.8% | $150,000 -9.6% |
| 2012 | $2,394 -2.2% | $166,000 -4% |
| 2011 | $2,448 +3.3% | $173,000 -7% |
| 2010 | $2,370 +3.3% | $186,000 -2.6% |
| 2009 | $2,293 +1.1% | $191,000 +4.7% |
| 2006 | $2,267 +16.8% | $182,500 +15% |
| 2005 | $1,941 +4.5% | $158,700 +15% |
| 2004 | $1,856 +9.9% | $138,000 +10.9% |
| 2002 | $1,689 -20.6% | $124,400 |
| 2001 | $2,129 | -- |
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Neighborhood: South Presidents
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