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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
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
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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.
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5840 Emerson S Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419