Welcome to 5608 Colfax Ave South, a stately two-story Colonial located in a prime Southwest Minneapolis location. This well-maintained home has been freshly painted and blends classic style and craftsmanship with modern comforts, creating inviting spaces throughout each level. The expansive living room is centered around a handsome wood-burning fireplace and features beautiful hardwood floors and built-in bookcases, and flows seamlessly into a bright, window-filled sunroom with new carpet and views of the backyard. The spacious dining room boasts stylish wallpaper and vintage lighting. The sun-filled kitchen is light and bright and features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a cozy booth - perfect for morning coffee or casual meals. Upstairs, a grand staircase leads to four bedrooms, three of which are generously sized with the fourth ideal as an office or nursery. The full bathroom has been updated with modern fixtures and finishes. The lower level exudes comfort with a vintage flair, boasting a welcoming family room with wood-burning fireplace along with a beautifully updated 3/4 bath. A dedicated, finished storage room provides ample storage and the laundry and mechanical room features newly painted cement floors for a clean aesthetic and additional storage closets and shelving. Additional features include an oversized 2-car garage and half bathroom on the main level. New siding and roof in '25. Sewer line repair in '26. Situated on a prime lot on a quaint, tree-lined avenue just four blocks from Minnehaha Creek and minutes to shops, restaurants, schools and parks, this home is a must see!
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$800,000
5608 Colfax Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
4beds
2,736sqft
Single Family
Built in 1937
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$800,500 Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$3,573 Estimated rent
Home value
$800,500
$744,000 - $857,000
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Listed by:
Andy A Asbury 612-616-3058,
eXp Realty,
Eric Solberg 612-203-3016
Bought with:
Valerie J Fazendin
Fazendin REALTORS
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7050130
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 202.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 14.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 129.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 10.10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 167.81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 13.11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 95.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 174.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 13.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 11.3
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 25
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 77.35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.1
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 340.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.5 x 16.6
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.10 x 8.11
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Finished,Full,Storage/Locker,Storage Space,Sump Basket,Tile Shower
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,736
- Total interior livable area: 2,736 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,788
- Finished area below ground: 514
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 128
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 948
- Parcel number: 2102824140122
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt,Pitched,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Minneapolis
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $800,000+4.6%$292/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7050130 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Pending sale | $765,000$280/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7050130 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listing removed | $765,000$280/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #7050130 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $765,000+21.9%$280/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7050130 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2007 | Sold | $627,500$229/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,811 +10.9% | $636,900 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $8,844 +11% | $632,000 -2.2% |
| 2023 | $7,970 +4.5% | $646,000 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $7,625 +0.9% | $587,000 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $7,557 -7.5% | $541,000 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,170 +8.1% | $535,500 |
| 2019 | $7,557 -7.5% | $535,500 |
| 2018 | $8,170 +9.9% | $535,500 +24.2% |
| 2017 | $7,433 +6.9% | $431,000 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $6,954 +4.5% | $419,000 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $6,655 +1.1% | $395,000 +11.9% |
| 2014 | $6,580 +1.3% | $353,000 -2.5% |
| 2013 | $6,496 +2.7% | $362,000 |
| 2012 | $6,327 +1.5% | $362,000 -3.2% |
| 2011 | $6,235 +14.4% | $374,000 |
| 2010 | $5,449 -6% | $374,000 -5% |
| 2009 | $5,797 +4% | $393,500 -0.6% |
| 2006 | $5,575 +10.4% | $395,900 +15% |
| 2005 | $5,051 +8.5% | $344,300 +15% |
| 2004 | $4,654 +11.3% | $299,400 +12% |
| 2002 | $4,181 -57.3% | $267,400 |
| 2001 | $9,797 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Kenny
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Kenny Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Anthony Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NASouthwest High School - SWSGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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