Stunning updated home with northwest views of Diamond Lake in South Minneapolis. Welcome to 5811 Portland Avenue, a beautifully updated home perfectly positioned with northwest facing views of Diamond Lake, offering incredible sunsets and true indoor outdoor living in one of South Minneapolis most desirable locations. Step inside to discover gorgeous hardwood floors, a renovated kitchen with modern finishes and a new gas range installed in 2024, and thoughtfully updated spaces throughout. The main level features refreshed lighting installed in 2025, a cozy new electric fireplace added in 2025, custom wainscoting and display shelving, and fresh paint throughout the home completed between 2023 and 2025, creating a warm and elevated feel from the moment you walk in. This home offers exceptional functionality with multiple living and entertaining spaces, including three separate patio and deck areas designed to maximize the lake views and outdoor experience. The fully fenced backyard completed in 2023 has been enhanced with new sod installed in 2025 and professionally designed landscaping with perennial gardens added in 2024 and 2025, providing a private and inviting outdoor retreat. Major mechanical and exterior updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof, siding, and driveway completed in 2020, a newer garage built in 2021, and a sewer line replacement completed in 2023. Additional updates include a newer washer and dryer installed in 2020 and updated flooring in the office completed in 2023. Enjoy the rare opportunity to own a move in ready home with modern updates, timeless character, and direct proximity to Diamond Lake, all while being just minutes from parks, trails, shopping, dining, and everything South Minneapolis has to offer.
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$626,000
5811 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
3beds
2,679sqft
Single Family
Built in 1941
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$626,100 Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$3,362 Estimated rent
Home value
$626,100
$582,000 - $676,000
$3,362/mo
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Listed by:
Infinity Homes Team 952-412-4440,
RE/MAX Advantage Plus,
Deanna Brumbaugh 651-398-8960
Bought with:
Susie Williamson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Elizabeth Williamson
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7017500
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x13
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x10
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x7
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Finished,Full,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,679
- Total interior livable area: 2,679 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,863
- Finished area below ground: 534
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (23x21), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Terrace
- Fencing: Composite,Full,Privacy,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, North, Panoramic, West
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake View
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 59 x 118
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 816
- Parcel number: 2302824230059
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Minneapolis
- Subdivision: Diamond Lake Terrace
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Sold | $626,000+13.8%$234/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7017500 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$205/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7017500 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+11.1%$205/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7017500 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2023 | Sold | $495,000-1%$185/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6262459 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2022 | Price change | $499,900-4.2%$187/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6262459 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2022 | Price change | $522,000-10.8%$195/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6262459 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $585,000+212%$218/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6228750 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2000 | Sold | $187,500$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,621 +255.4% | $479,100 +6% |
| 2024 | $1,863 +6.6% | $452,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,748 -4.8% | $443,000 +2.3% |
| 2022 | $1,836 -50.9% | $433,000 +0.1% |
| 2021 | $3,743 -7.7% | $432,500 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $4,054 +8.3% | $429,500 |
| 2019 | $3,743 -7.7% | $429,500 +10% |
| 2018 | $4,054 +27.5% | $390,500 +15% |
| 2017 | $3,178 +6.3% | $339,500 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $2,989 +8.1% | $319,500 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $2,765 +10% | $296,500 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $2,515 +7.5% | $276,000 |
| 2013 | $2,338 -14.5% | $276,000 -10% |
| 2012 | $2,735 -4.9% | $306,500 -5% |
| 2011 | $2,876 -5.2% | $322,500 -10% |
| 2010 | $3,033 -1.1% | $358,200 |
| 2009 | $3,067 -25.6% | $358,200 +19.7% |
| 2006 | $4,122 +10.6% | $299,200 +15% |
| 2005 | $3,727 +8.8% | $260,200 +15% |
| 2004 | $3,427 +11.6% | $226,300 +12% |
| 2002 | $3,069 -56.4% | $202,100 |
| 2001 | $7,046 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Diamond Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Windom SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Anthony Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- NASouthwest High School - SWSGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
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