Fantastic equity-builder opportunity on the Minneapolis border of Brooklyn Center! Sold AS-IS, this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is a blank canvas ready for your vision. The property features a comfortable family room, a fully fenced yard, and a massive, oversized 24'x24' detached 2-car garage—perfect for a workshop or extra storage. Enjoy incredible equity potential by finishing off the walk-up attic or the basement. Unbeatable location for commuters with instant access to I-94/I-694 for a quick drive to downtown, and just blocks from Shingle Creek Park and trails. Perfect for investors, contractors, or a buyer looking for something affordable!
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Price cut: $5K (7/7)
$194,900
5340 Emerson Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
1beds
538sqft
Single Family
Built in 1922
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$193,200 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced yardComfortable family room
- 8 days |
- 478 |
- 27 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa M. Johnson 612-963-3505,
National Realty Guild
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7092799
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8'5x11'11
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 39.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4'9x8'5
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 60.13 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9'3x6'6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 113.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8'9x12'11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 125.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9'9x12'11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Drainage System,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,256
- Total interior livable area: 538 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 538
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 130 x 40
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Foundation area: 475
- Parcel number: 0111821330153
- 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: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: N & E Perkins Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brooklyn Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $362/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,678
- Date on market: 6/30/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$193,200
$184,000 - $203,000
$1,433/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$362/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7092799 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+33.3%$372/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7092799 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2021 | Sold | $150,000-3.2%$279/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5692031 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2020 | Pending sale | $155,000$288/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5692031 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,651 +8.1% | $169,400 -4.6% |
| 2024 | $2,452 -0.7% | $177,500 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $2,470 +10.6% | $163,800 -5.9% |
| 2022 | $2,233 -10.5% | $174,000 +14.5% |
| 2021 | $2,494 +7.1% | $152,000 +2% |
| 2020 | $2,330 -6.6% | $149,000 +8% |
| 2019 | $2,494 +7.1% | $138,000 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $2,330 +63.3% | $122,000 +37.1% |
| 2017 | $1,427 +29.6% | $89,000 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $1,101 -9.2% | $88,500 +10.8% |
| 2015 | $1,212 +22.3% | $79,900 +11.1% |
| 2014 | $991 +1.6% | $71,900 -5.3% |
| 2013 | $976 -23.2% | $75,900 -20.4% |
| 2012 | $1,270 -11.4% | $95,400 -2% |
| 2011 | $1,433 -18.1% | $97,300 -19% |
| 2010 | $1,751 -16.7% | $120,100 -10.3% |
| 2009 | $2,101 +43.8% | $133,900 +43.7% |
| 2006 | $1,461 +18.3% | $93,200 +23.4% |
| 2005 | $1,236 -0.2% | $75,500 +14.9% |
| 2004 | $1,237 -2% | $65,700 +11.9% |
| 2002 | $1,262 -26.1% | $58,700 |
| 2001 | $1,708 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55430
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Earle Brown Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Brooklyn Center Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Brooklyn Center SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Minnesota
- Hennepin County
- Brooklyn Center
- 55430
- 5340 Emerson Ave N
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