5549 37th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55417 - MLS# 7157940
$325,000
Enjoy the best of South Minneapolis living in this bright, charming, and well-maintained home, ideally situated near Minnehaha Regional Park and Lake Nokomis, and within walking distance of Morris Park. Parks, light rail, the VA, MSP Airport, local businesses, and neighborhood restaurants are all nearby.
Inside, a sun-filled kitchen with a comfortable eat-in area opens to a welcoming living room, where beautiful oak hardwood floors add warmth and character. The main level features high ceilings, two bedrooms, and an updated bathroom with distinctive glass-block windows. Upstairs, a thoughtfully updated retreat offers attractive, low-maintenance flooring, a flat ceiling, and abundant storage.
The fully fenced backyard is a private spot to relax or entertain, with a custom stamped-concrete patio and back stairs. Additional features include a utility sink and numerous updates: furnace with UV air-purification light and Aprilaire humidifier (2020), water heater (reported new in 2020), air conditioning (2022), roof (2017), and fence (2020). Fresh interior paint adds to the home’s inviting feel.
With its classic charm, thoughtful updates, and convenient location near some of Minneapolis’ favorite parks and lakes, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the South Minneapolis lifestyle.
Interior Information
Size & Levels
Bathrooms
Rooms
Main Level Rooms
Upper Level Rooms
Exterior & Parking
Lot & Utilities
Financial & Tax Information
Neighborhood at a Glance
In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 87% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes.
Cost of Ownership
Median home value
$313,100
Lower than the Minneapolis median
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$3,561/yr
Lower than the Minneapolis median
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$1,750/mo
Lower than the Minneapolis median
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$710/mo
Lower than the Minneapolis median
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,636/mo
Higher than the Minneapolis median
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
Homes in the Area
Owner-occupied homes
87%
Higher than Minneapolis overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1949
Similar to the Minneapolis median
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
Home age by decade
The share of homes built during each period.
- 1950-195943%
- 1940-194920%
- 1939 or earlier31%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached96%
Getting Around
Average commute
21 min
Lower than the Minneapolis median
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
How people get to work
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
- Drive alone67%
- Carpool11%
- Public transit5%
- Work from home13%
Homes with broadband
98%
Higher than Minneapolis overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
