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Single family home for sale at 5840 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 | MLS# 7145760 | Listing updated on 2026-10-22
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$300,000

Monthly Est:$1,493

  • Beds Icon2 Beds
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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon784sqft

5840 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

$1,493/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1955

  • $-- HOA

  • 5,080 sqft lot

  • $383/sq.ft

Description

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 an
d 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!

  • Houzeo last checked: 8 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 22, 2026 at 10:07 am
  • Listing Provided by: Arne R Johansson (612) 423-0202 | eXp Realty (320) 500-4397
  • Source: Northstar MLS-MN | MLS#: 7145760 Northstar MLS-MN

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Hennepin County

  • City

    Minneapolis

  • Neighborhood

    Kenny

  • Year Built

    1955

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    784 sqft

  • Lot Size

    5,080 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Northstar MLS

  • MLS Number

    7145760

  • Days on Market

    1

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 2

    Bathroom: 1

Interior

  • Appliances

    Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

  • Sewer

    City Sewer/connected

  • Exterior Features

    Vinyl

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Heating

    Forced Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1955

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Foundation Details

    Block

  • Construction Materials

    Frame

  • Roof

    Asphalt

Utilities & Energy

  • Parking Features

    Detached Garage

  • Electric

    100 Amp Service

  • Laundry Features

    In Basement

  • Water Source

    City Water/connected

  • Fireplace Features

    Gas

  • Basement

    Full

  • Pool Features

    None

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Tree Coverage Light

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/22/2026

Source: mls_logoNorthstar MLS-MN #NST7145760

Listed for Sale

$300,000 +100.00%

$383/sqft

07/14/2022

Source: mls_logoNorthstar MLS-MN #NST4318646

Sold

$150,000

$191/sqft

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