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    5840 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

    2beds
    784sqft
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    $2,026/mo
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    Single Family
    Built in 1955
    5,080 Square Feet Lot
    $321,700 Zestimate®
    $383/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    A rare opportunity in one of Southwest Minneapolis' most desirable neighborhoods! This one-of-a-kind Kenny neighborhood cottage offers the perfect combination of charm, character, location, and opportunity. Filled with natural light from its east-facing exposure and abundant southern sunlight, this inviting home features beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, granite countertops, updated windows, central air conditioning, and built-in cabinetry offering exceptional storage. The fenced backyard provides a wonderful space to relax, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the outdoors. The possibilities here are what make this property truly special. Enjoy the charm and simplicity of a cozy Minneapolis cottage just as it is, or explore the potential to finish the basement and add another bedroom, bathroom, and additional living space. With similar properties selling for over $400,000 and new construction homes reaching over $1 million in the surrounding area, this is an exciting opportunity to own a home in an established Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood. Location is everything, and this one is hard to beat! Just one block from Kenny Elementary School, a highly regarded neighborhood school, and conveniently located near Kenny Park, Minnehaha Creek, Lake Harriet, walking and biking trails, and the fantastic restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping at 50th & France. Beautiful tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks, and easy access to everything Southwest Minneapolis has to offer make this an exceptional place to call home. Whether you're looking for a charming place to call your own, an opportunity to build equity through improvements, or a home in a fantastic location, 5840 Emerson Avenue South offers something special. Properties with this combination of character, location, and potential are hard to find. Come see it today!
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    Listed by:

    Arne R Johansson 612-423-0202,

    Johansson Realty Inc

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7145760MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11x13
      Bedroom 2
      • Area: 99 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 09x11
      Kitchen
      • Area: 126 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10.5x12
      Living room
      • Area: 198 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16.5x12
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Basement: Full
      • Fireplace features: Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 784
      • Total interior livable area: 784 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 784
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Details: Garage Dimensions (20x20)
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 5,080 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 40 x 127
      • Features: Tree Coverage - Light
      Details
      • Foundation area: 784
      • Parcel number: 2102824420060
      • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1955

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Gas: Natural Gas
      • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
      • Water: City Water/Connected

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Minneapolis

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $383/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $325,500
      • Annual tax amount: $4,934
      • Date on market: 10/15/2026

        Estimated market value

        $321,700

        $299,000 - $344,000

        $2,184/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/22/2026Listed for sale$300,000+100%$383/sqft
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        6/9/2026Listing removed$3,500$4/sqft
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        5/26/2026Price change$3,500+12.9%$4/sqft
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        2/27/2026Listed for rent$3,100+3.3%$4/sqft
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        11/23/2025Listing removed$3,000$4/sqft
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        11/2/2025Listed for rent$3,000-23.1%$4/sqft
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        4/30/2025Listing removed$3,900$5/sqft
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        4/9/2025Listed for rent$3,900$5/sqft
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        11/30/2012Sold$150,000$191/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4318646 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$5,236 +21.4%$325,500 +1.7%
        2025$4,314 +4.6%$320,000 +10%
        2024$4,123 -0.4%$291,000 -4.9%
        2023$4,138 +8.7%$306,000 +0.7%
        2022$3,807 +4.7%$304,000 +15.2%
        2021$3,637 -3.2%$264,000 +1.5%
        2020$3,757 +3.3%$260,000
        2019$3,637 -3.2%$260,000 +15%
        2018$3,757 +30.8%$226,000 +19.6%
        2017$2,871 +8.8%$189,000 +14.9%
        2016$2,639 +14.5%$164,500 -4.1%
        2015$2,306 -9.4%$171,500 +14.3%
        2014$2,544 -21%$150,000 -14.5%
        2013$3,222 +2.5%$175,500
        2012$3,143 +4.6%$175,500
        2011$3,005 +13.9%$175,500
        2010$2,639 -5.9%$175,500 -4.9%
        2009$2,803 +8.6%$184,500 +4.8%
        2006$2,582 +8.8%$176,100 +14.9%
        2005$2,374 +7%$153,200 +14.9%
        2004$2,219 +26%$133,300 +11.9%
        2002$1,761 -50.5%$119,100
        2001$3,555 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Kenny

        Getting around

        42 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        36 / 100
        Some Transit

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