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5840 Emerson Avenue S
5840 Emerson Avenue S
5840 Emerson Avenue S
5840 Emerson Avenue S
5840 Emerson Avenue S

5840 Emerson Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 - MLS# 7145760

MLS® #: 7145760|Listed: Oct 15, 2026
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$300,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
784
Year Built
1955
Property Type
Residential
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Garages
2
School District
1 - Minneapolis

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!

5840 Emerson Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

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Interior Information

BasementFull
AppliancesDishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingForced Air
FuelNatural Gas
Fireplace FeaturesGas
LaundryIn Basement
Dining RoomEat In Kitchen
Interior AmenitiesHardwood Floors
Electric100 Amp Service

Size & Levels

LevelsOne
Total Finished Sq Ft784 sq ft
Above Grade Finished784 sq ft
Main Level Finished784 sq ft

Bathrooms

Full Baths1
Bathroom DetailsMain Floor Full Bath

Rooms

Main Level Rooms

Living Room16'5" x 12'
Kitchen10'5" x 12'
Bedroom11' x 13'
Bedroom 209' x 11'

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorVinyl
ConstructionFrame
RoofAsphalt
FoundationBlock
Garage Stalls2
Garage Size20x20 (400 sq ft)
ParkingDetached Garage

Lot & Utilities

Property SubtypeSingle Family
Lot Size5,080 square feet
Lot Dimensions40x127
Lot DescriptionTree Coverage - Light
ZoningResidential-Single Family
TownshipMinneapolis
CountyHennepin
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
WaterCity Water/Connected
Road FrontageCity Street

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Taxes$4,935
Tax Year2026
Tax w/ Assessments$5,236
Other Annual Assessments$301
Parcel Number2102824420060
Financing OptionsConventional Rehab, Conventional, VA, FHA, FHA 203(k), Cash
List TypeExclusive Right To Sell

Location

Call 612-356-2121For Showings and Questions
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Listed by: Johansson Realty Inc
Source: NorthstarMLS

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