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$300,000

  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 784 sqft

5840 Emerson S Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419

Coming soon Est. —/mo

  • House · Single Family
  • Built in 1955
  • 5,080 acres lot
  • $383/sqft
  • 2-car garage

Overview

MLS # 7145760

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!

Facts & features

Interior

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1 (1 full)
  • Finished sqft: 784
  • Above grade sqft: 784
  • Basement: Full
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: In Basement

Property

  • Parking: Detached Garage
  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Lot size: 5,080 acres
  • Lot dimensions: 40x127
  • Lot features: Tree Coverage - Light
  • Exterior features: Vinyl
  • Pool: None

Construction

  • Home type: House (Single Family)
  • Levels: One
  • Year built: 1955
  • Exterior: Frame
  • Roof: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water: City Water/Connected

Taxes & location

  • Annual taxes: $4,935 (2026)
  • County: Hennepin
  • School district: Minneapolis

Listing

  • Status: Coming soon
  • Listed: Oct 15, 2026
  • MLS #: 7145760

Monthly payment

—/mo

    An example, not a loan offer. Taxes and HOA dues come from the listing when known; home insurance is a rough estimate. Mortgage insurance is not included. Your rate depends on your lender and credit.

    Location

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    Listing courtesy of Johansson Realty Inc

    The data relating to real estate for sale comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

    Listing information last updated October 16, 2026.