Welcome to this affordable, clean, and cozy rambler in a convenient central location. Highlights include a spacious eat-in kitchen, natural oak hardwood floors, and a large, private, fully fenced backyard with attractive landscaping and a detached deck.
The backyard also features an electrified storage shed and plenty of space to add a garage in the future. Parking includes one space in front and room for additional spaces in back. The lower level offers a 3rd bedroom and a large finished living space.
Major updates include a new central air-conditioning system installed in 2026, a furnace and water heater replaced in 2019, and a 50-year roof installed in 2019.
Enjoy easy access to Shingle Creek Park and its direct connection to the Grand Rounds Trail system. A bus stop is located at the corner, with convenient access to schools, freeways, golf, and shopping at Shingle Creek Crossing.
Come see this charming home and imagine making it your own!
Active with contingency
$240,000
5309 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
3beds
1,240sqft
Single Family
Built in 1958
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$241,900 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 17 days |
- 236 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey L Steinman 651-895-6157,
Bridge Realty, LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7122252
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 115.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10.5
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 184 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x11.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13.5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 900
- Finished area below ground: 340
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 119 x 50
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 900
- Parcel number: 0211821440056
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt,Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Humbolt Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brooklyn Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,885
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
Estimated market value
$241,900
$230,000 - $254,000
$2,161/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+20%$194/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7122252 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2021 | Sold | $200,000+0.1%$161/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6095480 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2021 | Pending sale | $199,900$161/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6095480 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $199,900+33.3%$161/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6095480 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2018 | Sold | $150,000$121/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5013003 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2018 | Pending sale | $150,000$121/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #5013003 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2018 | Price change | $150,000+11.1%$121/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #5013003 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $135,000+31.1%$109/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #5013003 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2002 | Sold | $103,000$83/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,402 +3.2% | $216,800 +7.1% |
| 2024 | $3,296 +15.2% | $202,500 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $2,861 +15.2% | $193,200 -8.9% |
| 2022 | $2,483 -4.3% | $212,000 +17.8% |
| 2021 | $2,596 +6% | $180,000 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $2,449 -5.7% | $166,000 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $2,596 +6% | $157,000 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $2,449 +23.4% | $148,000 +29.8% |
| 2017 | $1,985 +25.4% | $114,000 -2.6% |
| 2016 | $1,582 -13.2% | $117,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $1,822 +18.8% | $106,000 +20.2% |
| 2014 | $1,534 +12.2% | $88,200 -5.8% |
| 2013 | $1,367 -8.2% | $93,600 -11.9% |
| 2012 | $1,489 -9.1% | $106,300 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $1,638 -9.9% | $108,300 -12.6% |
| 2010 | $1,818 -0.5% | $123,900 -8.6% |
| 2009 | $1,827 +7.7% | $135,500 +4.2% |
| 2006 | $1,696 +14.6% | $130,000 +14.9% |
| 2005 | $1,480 +6.8% | $113,100 +14.9% |
| 2004 | $1,386 +2.9% | $98,400 +11.9% |
| 2002 | $1,347 -48.3% | $87,900 |
| 2001 | $2,608 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55430
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Earle Brown Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Brooklyn Center Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Brooklyn Center SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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