2820 42nd Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
$339,900 - 15
This lovingly cared for 1917 bungalow blends original Craftsman character with thoughtful modern updates. Inside, discover hardwood floors, wood arches and molding, and a built-in dining-room cabinet. A screened three-season porch offers a welcoming spot for crisp fall nights. The main level offers a living room with a brick mantle wood burning fireplace to stay cozy all winter long, a formal dining room, an efficient kitchen with newer appliances (2023) and sliding glass doors to the back deck. The upper level offers two bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bath with new skylight and remote blinds and opener (2024 ). The lower level offers a second living space, laundry and more storage. Beyond the show stopping curb appeal the exterior of the home provides a fully fenced back yard with mature trees, space to garden and an oversized one car garage. Enjoy an exceptional Cooper neighborhood location, just steps from West River Parkway trails and two blocks from the Midtown Greenway. Longfellow Market, Dogwood Coffee, Laune Bread, neighborhood restaurants, shops, and services are all minutes away. It's conveniently located for an easy drive to downtown Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and University of Minnesota campuses.
Big-ticket improvements include a new roof on the house and garage (2024), garage siding (2025), gutters with guards (2022), furnace (2020), central A/C (2023), whole house interior paint, including ceilings (2022), whole house exterior paint (2025), chimney crowns and tuck pointing (2024).
Listing Courtesy of: BRIX Real Estate
612-306-6676
| Listing Id: | 7155701 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $339,900 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Coming Soon |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Three Quarter: | 0 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 0 |
| Bathrooms One Quarter: | 0 |
| Living Area: | 1,286 |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $4,376 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Minneapolis |
| Neighborhood: | 15 |
| County Or Parish: | Hennepin |
| Subdivision Name: | Dormans 1st Add |
| Postal Code: | 55406 |
| Year Built: | 1917 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,076 |
| Accessibility Features: | None |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Basement: | Yes |
| Basement: | Block, Finished, Full, Storage Space |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 1 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 210 |
| Building Area Total: | 1652 |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | E Lake Street to north on 42nd Ave to home. |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service |
| Fencing: | Full, Wood |
| Fireplace Features: | Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Foundation Area: | 576 |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Heating: | Forced Air |
| High School District: | Minneapolis |
| Laundry Features: | Lower Level |
| Levels: | One and One Half |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-06 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Tree Coverage - Medium |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.12 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 40x129 |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Amenities Unit: | Ceiling Fan(s), Deck, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Natural Woodwork, Porch, Skylight, Tile Floors, Walk-In Closet |
| Assessment Pending: | No |
| Bath Description: | Upper Level Full Bath |
| Dining Room Description: | Separate/Formal Dining Room |
| Expected Market Date: | 2026-10-09 |
| Foreclosure Status: | No |
| Fractional Ownership Yn: | No |
| Fuel: | Natural Gas |
| Garage Square Feet: | 360 |
| Lender Owned: | No |
| Manufactured Home: | N |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Power Company: | Xcel Energy |
| Yearly/Seasonal: | Yearly |
| Rental License Type: | Standard |
| School District Number: | 1 |
| School District Phone: | 6126680000 |
| Tax With Assessments: | $4,376 |
| Parcel Number: | 3102923430211 |
| Parking Features: | Detached Garage, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener |
| Pool Features: | None |
| Postal City: | Minneapolis |
| Public Survey Range: | 23 |
| Public Survey Section: | 31 |
| Public Survey Township: | 29 |
| Road Frontage Type: | City Street, Curbs, Paved Streets, Sidewalks |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Roof: | Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt |
| Sewer: | City Sewer/Connected |
| State Or Province: | MN |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Water Source: | City Water/Connected |
| Zoning Description: | Residential-Single Family |
| Township: | Minneapolis |
| Above Grade Sq Ft Total: | 1076 |
| Below Grade Sq Ft Total: | 576 |
| Main Level Finished Area: | 576 |
| Patio Porch Type: | Deck, Porch |
| For Sale Or Lease: | For Sale |
| Total Area: | 1,652 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Exterior Features: | Wood |
| Foundation Details: | Block |
| Rental License?: | Yes |
| School District Full Name: | 1 - Minneapolis |
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