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2 Beds
1 Bath
784 sqft

$300,000

5840 Emerson Avenue S, Minneapolis MN, 55419

Price per sqft$382.65
Built in1955
Property size784 sqft
Property typeResidential
Courtesy of Johansson Realty Inc, Arne R Johansson Listing Contact:

Overview

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Listed Oct 15, 2026

Updated 2h ago

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!

$1,996/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $300,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
7145760

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.12 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$4,935
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
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