$1,100,000
1929 James Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
MLS# 7074493
5 beds  |  4 baths  |  3976 sqft


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Welcome to 1929 James Avenue South 1929 James Avenue South Large, inviting front porch with ceiling fans (keeps the bugs away)! Large, inviting front porch with ceiling fans (keeps the bugs away)! Wow! Large, elegant sun-filled, open inviting,entry space. Elegant sun-filled, open entry space with music room. Elegant sun-filled, open entry space with new, larger windows in the music room. New, larger windows in living room provide so much natural light. Beautiful original doors provide privacy for living and/or dining spaces. 1929 James Avenue South Large, open living spaces. Spacious dining room with an original built-in buffet, classic wainscoting, and beamed ceilings. Tons of natural light in the dining room. Large bay windows in dining room provide abundant natural light. Great connectivity between dining room and living room. Spacious dining room with an original built-in buffet, classic wainscoting, and beamed ceilings. Large open, eat-in kitchen Large, open eat-in kitchen Large, open eat-in kitchen Kitchen opens up to the family room and back yard Main floor family room has amazing large windows and great connectivity to the backyard. Large open kitchen and main floor family room. Main floor half bath. 1st bedroom on upper level. Updated, 2nd floor bathroom. 2nd bedroom on upper level. 2nd bedroom on upper level. 3rd bedroom on upper level. 4th bedroom on upper level, currently used as an office. 3rd floor, oversized primary suite. Sitting room in primary suite on 3rd floor Sitting room in primary suite on 3rd floor Large 3rd floor enSuite bathroom Another view of the 3rd floor enSuite bathroom Lower level Exercise room. Lower level exercise room, shower and Finnleo (traditional Finnish wet/dry with stones for steam) sauna. New Finnleo (traditional Finnish wet/dry with stones for steam) sauna and shower next to the exercise space in the lower level. New Finnleo (traditional Finnish wet/dry with stones for steam) Lower Level bathroom Large deck off the kitchen and family room. Amazing indoor outdoor connectibility! Blooming flowers, earlier this Summer. Entertaining and grill area Large, private, fenced in yard Large,wide shared driveway. Private fenced in yard. 2 car garage. New garage doors. New roof. Electric, Tesla charger. Main Floor - 1,297 fin sq ft Upper Level - 1,018 fin sq ft 3rd Floor - 659 fin sq ft Lower Level - 566 fin sq ft Steps to Kenwood Park Kenwood Park - Tennis Courts Close to Lake of the Isles with fabulous biking and walking paths Blocks to Sculpture Garden - Spoon and Cherry Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden Walker Art Center Check out 1929 James Avenue South!
Open House (09/08/2026 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Property Description
Sophisticated 5-bed, 4-bath home on one of Lowry Hill’s best streets, steps to Kenwood Park and Lake of the Isles. From the inviting open front porch to the sun-filled entry with its grand oak staircase, this home delivers unforgettable charm. Main level features a bright, open flow with larger, newer windows, a living room with wood-burning fireplace, spacious dining room with original built-in buffet, wainscoting, and beamed ceilings, plus bay windows that flood the space with natural light. The generous kitchen opens to a comfortable family room with large windows and seamless access to the backyard—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Second level offers four bedrooms and a full bath. The entire third level is an exceptional primary suite with two sitting areas, sleeping area, and updated full bath, creating a true private retreat. Lower level includes a new Finnleo wet/dry sauna with steam stones, shower and exercise space, laundry, and abundant storage. Outdoor living shines with a large deck off the family room and kitchen, fenced backyard, and extensive landscaping for added privacy. New roof, Tesla charger, and new garage doors. Unbeatable location near Lake of the Isles, Kenwood Park, trails, shopping, dining, and easy access to downtown, freeways, and the airport. Historic charm, modern comfort, and premier walkability—this home has it all.

Details
Maps
Contract Information
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
Status: Active
Contingency: None
Current Price: $1,100,000
Original List Price: 1100000
ListPrice: 1100000
List Date: 2026-06-08
Office/Member Info
Association: MAAR
General Property Information
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1907
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions: See Lister
Acres: 0.15
Bath Three Quarters: 1
Bath Half: 1
Bath Quarter: 0
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1297
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2974
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1002
Total SqFt: 3976
Total Finished Sqft: 3540.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Foundation Size: 1273
Style: (SF) Single Family
Garage Stalls: 2
Association Fee: 0
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Bedrooms: 5
Baths Total: 4
Bath Full: 2
Location, Tax and Other Information
AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 017 BLOCK 002 GREENS 3RD ADDN TO MPLS
Listing City: Minneapolis
Map Page: 106
Municipality: Minneapolis
School District: Minneapolis
School District Phone: 612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4: 2832
Property ID Number: 2802924340076
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 15792
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No
Directions & Remarks
Public Remarks: Sophisticated 5-bed, 4-bath home on one of Lowry Hill’s best streets, steps to Kenwood Park and Lake of the Isles. From the inviting open front porch to the sun-filled entry with its grand oak staircase, this home delivers unforgettable charm. Main level features a bright, open flow with larger, newer windows, a living room with wood-burning fireplace, spacious dining room with original built-in buffet, wainscoting, and beamed ceilings, plus bay windows that flood the space with natural light. The generous kitchen opens to a comfortable family room with large windows and seamless access to the backyard—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Second level offers four bedrooms and a full bath. The entire third level is an exceptional primary suite with two sitting areas, sleeping area, and updated full bath, creating a true private retreat. Lower level includes a new Finnleo wet/dry sauna with steam stones, shower and exercise space, laundry, and abundant storage. Outdoor living shines with a large deck off the family room and kitchen, fenced backyard, and extensive landscaping for added privacy. New roof, Tesla charger, and new garage doors. Unbeatable location near Lake of the Isles, Kenwood Park, trails, shopping, dining, and easy access to downtown, freeways, and the airport. Historic charm, modern comfort, and premier walkability—this home has it all.
Directions: Hennepin Ave to West on Franklin. North on James to home.
Accessible
None: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 0
Tax With Assessments: 15792
Assumable Loan
Not Assumable: 1
Basement
Partially Finished: 1
Bath Description
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: 1
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: 1
Upper Level Full Bath: 1
3/4 Basement: 1
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2974
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 566
Construction Materials
Frame: 1
Construction Status
Previously Owned: 1
Dining Room Description
Separate/Formal Dining Room: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Family Room Characteristics
Family Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace Characteristics
Wood Burning: 1
Foundation
Concrete Block: 1
Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Heating
Boiler: 1
Insurance Fee
Insurance Fee: 0
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Lower Level: 1
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: Yes
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 21 x 21
Garage Square Feet: 441
Pool Description
None: 1
Public Survey Info
Range#: 24
Section#: 28
Township#: 29
Road Frontage
City Street: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Roof
Age 8 Years or Less: 1
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Sellers Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected: 1
Special Search
4 BR on One Level: 1
Stories
More Than 2 Stories: 1
Water
City Water/Connected: 1
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 1929
Street Name: James
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: S
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55403
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Greens 3rd Add
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer
Assumable Loan: Not Assumable
Basement: Partially Finished
Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Basement
Construction Materials: Frame
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior: Stucco
Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Main Level
Fireplace Characteristics: Wood Burning
Foundation: Concrete Block
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Boiler
Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level
Pool Description: None
Road Frontage: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles
Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Special Search: 4 BR on One Level
Stories: More Than 2 Stories
Water: City Water/Connected
Room Information
Room Name Dimensions Level
Deck18 x 7Main
Dining Room15 x 14Main
Family Room17 x 15Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom20 x 10Third
First (1st) Bedroom15 x 12Upper
Flex Room25 x 18Lower
Fourth (4th) Bedroom11 x 11Upper
Foyer4 x 4Main
Kitchen15 x 13Main
Laundry17 x 13Lower
Living Room19 x 13Main
Office12 x 11Third
Porch27 x 7Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom14 x 13Upper
Sitting Room15 x 13Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom11 x 11Upper

IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes

Last Updated: September - 06 - 2026

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