2820 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
What's special
This lovingly cared for 1917 bungalow blends original Craftsman character with thoughtful modern updates. Inside, discover hardwood floors, wood arches and molding, and a built-in dining-room cabinet. A screened three-season porch offers a welcoming spot for crisp fall nights. The main level offers a living room with a brick mantle wood burning fireplace to stay cozy all winter long, a formal dining room, an efficient kitchen with newer appliances (2023) and sliding glass doors to the back deck. The upper level offers two bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bath with new skylight and remote blinds and opener (2024 ). The lower level offers a second living space, laundry and more storage. Beyond the show stopping curb appeal the exterior of the home provides a fully fenced back yard with mature trees, space to garden and an oversized one car garage. Enjoy an exceptional Cooper neighborhood location, just steps from West River Parkway trails and two blocks from the Midtown Greenway. Longfellow Market, Dogwood Coffee, Laune Bread, neighborhood restaurants, shops, and services are all minutes away. It's conveniently located for an easy drive to downtown Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and University of Minnesota campuses. Big-ticket improvements include a new roof on the house and garage (2024), garage siding (2025), gutters with guards (2022), furnace (2020), central A/C (2023), whole house interior paint, including ceilings (2022), whole house exterior paint (2025), chimney crowns and tuck pointing (2024).
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Enclosed Front Porch
Dining Room
Yard
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Daniel G Dietl 612-306-6676,
BRIX Real Estate,
Jessica M Brunsell 612-998-9821
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Deck
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x12
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x6
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x8
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Finished,Full,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,652
- Total interior livable area: 1,286 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,076
- Finished area below ground: 210
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 129
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 576
- Parcel number: 3102923430211
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
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: Dormans 1st Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Minneapolis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $321,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,376
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Pending sale | $339,900$264/sqft |
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| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $339,900+21.4%$264/sqft |
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| 11/10/2022 | Sold | $280,000-3.4%$218/sqft |
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| 10/28/2022 | Pending sale | $289,900$225/sqft |
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| 10/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/15/2022 | Price change | $289,900-2.4%$225/sqft |
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| 10/12/2022 | Price change | $296,900-1%$231/sqft |
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| 9/14/2022 | Price change | $299,900-6.3%$233/sqft |
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| 8/29/2022 | Price change | $319,900-1.5%$249/sqft |
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| 8/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $324,900+47%$253/sqft |
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| 8/16/2017 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 8/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,450+7.4%$1/sqft |
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| 11/15/2013 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 10/11/2013 | Price change | $1,350-16.9%$1/sqft |
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| 10/9/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,625$1/sqft |
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| 3/28/2007 | Sold | $221,000+30.1%$172/sqft |
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| 9/24/2001 | Sold | $169,900$132/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,375 +9.7% | $321,900 +7.2% |
| 2025 | $3,990 +1.7% | $300,300 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $3,923 +2.1% | $287,000 -7.1% |
| 2023 | $3,841 -8.5% | $309,000 +2.7% |
| 2022 | $4,199 +15.9% | $301,000 +6% |
| 2021 | $3,622 +6.8% | $284,000 +13.4% |
| 2020 | $3,392 -6.4% | $250,500 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $3,622 +6.8% | $234,000 |
| 2018 | $3,392 -11.8% | $234,000 +17.9% |
| 2017 | $3,846 +2.8% | $198,500 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $3,741 -1.6% | $194,000 |
| 2015 | $3,801 -4.6% | $194,000 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $3,986 +28.3% | $182,500 +5.8% |
| 2013 | $3,106 +3.9% | $172,500 -8.2% |
| 2012 | $2,988 +1.5% | $188,000 |
| 2011 | $2,944 +15.8% | $188,000 |
| 2010 | $2,543 -1.3% | $188,000 |
| 2009 | $2,578 +0.9% | $188,000 +9% |
| 2006 | $2,554 +27% | $172,500 +15% |
| 2005 | $2,011 +9.1% | $150,000 +14.9% |
| 2004 | $1,843 +13% | $130,500 +11.9% |
| 2002 | $1,631 -52.5% | $116,600 |
| 2001 | $3,432 | -- |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$351,300
$334,000 - $369,000
$1,919/mo
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