2109 James Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55405

$2,000,000

2109 James Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
MLS# 6751992
Status: Closed
5 beds | 6 baths | 6705 sqft

Nestled back on a .38 acre lot, this Lowry Hill home offers bountiful nature & privacy not often found in an urban setting.

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View of the terrace from the dining room.

This is one of those feel-good homes you have to go inside to experience.

Directly off the foyer is the formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace.

French doors from the living room lead to the cozy wood-paneled den.

Located on the back of the house, this addition offers 180 degrees of garden and yard views..

Inset cabinetry, custom tile, professional appliances...

Timeless details: Paneled walls, carved newel posts & balusters, and built-in drawers.

Gorgeous leaded-paned French swing windows.

Sunroom meets Den meets Library = perfection!

The dining room has the original refurbished clay tiled floors & endless windows!

View from the kitchen, through the dining room, into the living room.

This atrium style dining nook is incredible all 4-seasons.

Custom mudroom with built-in lockers just off the kitchen.

Primary bedroom with decorative fireplace and views of LOTI.

The primary en suite bathroom has 2 large vanities.

The primary bath has luxe floor-to-ceiling tilework.

Bedroom number 2 was originally the principal bedroom and has 2 closets.

Off Bedroom #2 is a lovely screened porch.

Full bathroom off the 2nd floor hallway.

Bedroom #3 has an en suite bathroom with "roll-in" handicap accessible shower.

An original "sleeping" porch off bedroom #4 serves as an amazing work-from-home space 6-7 months of the year.

Charming white & black tiled 3/4 bathroom on the 3rd floor.

In the winter, the basement family room quickly becomes the most coveted room in the house. Warm and cozy!

The perfect hang-out space with limestone walls.

The lower level bathroom is just as beautiful as ones upstairs.

The stately front entrance beckons you indoors with a warm welcome.

21xx James Ave is a coveted one-way & one-block long street, between Franklin & 22nd.

Note the large flat grassy area - ideal for bags or bocce!

The newer driveway offers plenty of off-street parking.

Or, the perfect spot to play basketball or ride a trike.

Heaven. This terrance is situated above a large storage shed.

Below the terrace is this brick storage shed for outdoor toys and tools.

The gate and pathway from the front yard to the shed offers ez access to Lake of Isles' trails.

Water feature in the backyard is a babbling brook.

The backyard is a true oasis with multiple hang-out areas and pathways along the gardens.

No other yard like it in Mpls - truly serene.

View from the bench to back of the house.

Ideally located 5 minutes from the HWY and less than 10 minutes to DT Mpls.

Just off of Lake of the Isles = views + privacy.

5 minute walk to the neighborhood favorite icecream store (homemade & delicious!).

10 minute walk to Kenwood Elementary and neighboring shops and restaurant.

10 minute walk to the iconic Cherry and the Spoon.

Property Description
LOCATION, location... Nestled between Lake of the Isles & DT Mpls, renowned architect, Harry Wild Jones, designed this stately 1909 American Tudor Revival. Situated on an oversized lot, the house exudes a magical, casual elegance. Effortlessly melding historic beauty with thoughtful renovations. Main floor highlights include a beautifully crafted open staircase; a chef's kitchen with an atrium-style dining nook, inset cabinetry, walk-in pantry, & prof appliances; custom oak mudroom; a sun-filled formal dining rm w/ orig clay floor tiles; Leaded French doors; a cozy den w/ rich oak wookwork & built-in bookshelves; and, a spacious formal living room with the orig woodburning fireplace. The backyard is STUNNING w/ multiple access points for seamless indoor/outdoor living. A true oasis with an expansive tiered bluestone patio & terrace, mature gardens, and a peaceful babbling brook. Plus, the perfect sodded flat area for kids & adults alike. Note the clever (large) bike + canoe + paddleboard storage under the terrace for EZ access to LOTI & trails. The 2nd & 3rd floor offers tree-top lake views and hosts 5 bedrooms (including the luxe primary suite), an office, 4 thoughtfully appointed bathrooms, 2 charming porches, & ample attic storage. Completing this fine home is the lower-level hang-out space (w/gorgeous limestone walls), a renovated 3/4 tiled bath, laundry, and additional storage. MOVE IN and ENJOY the Minneapolis Lakes Area to the fullest.

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Contract Information

Status: Closed

Off Market Date: 2026-03-23

Contingency: None

Current Price: $2,000,000

Closed Date: 2026-05-08

Original List Price: 2650000

Sales Close Price: 2000000

ListPrice: 2295000

List Date: 2025-09-22

Owner is an Agent?: No

Auction?: No

General Property Information

Common Wall: No

Lot Measurement: Acres

Manufactured Home?: No

Multiple PIDs?: No

New Development: No

Number of Fireplaces: 3

Other Parking Spaces: 2

Waterfront YN: No

Year Built: 1909

Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Zoning: Residential-Single Family

Bedrooms: 5

Baths Total: 6

Bath Full: 1

Bath Three Quarters: 4

Bath Half: 1

Main Floor Total SqFt: 1921

Above Grd Total SqFt: 4847

Below Grd Total SqFt: 1858

Total SqFt: 6705

Total Finished Sqft: 4995.00

FireplaceYN: Yes

Lake/Waterfront Name: Lake of the Isles

Style: (SF) Single Family

Foundation Size: 1858

Garage Stalls: 2

Lot Dimensions: 100x166x100x161

Acres: 0.38

Assessment Pending: No

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 30006

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 4330

Finished SqFt Below Ground: 665

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 111

Lake Chain Acreage: 1049

Lake Chain Name: Minneapolis

Lake Depth: 31

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 396

Public Survey Info

Range#: 24

Section#: 33

Township#: 29

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2109

Street Name: James

Street Suffix: Avenue

Street Direction Suffix: S

Postal City: Minneapolis

County: Hennepin

State: MN

Zip Code: 55405

Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Lake Of The Isles Add

Property Features

Accessible: Roll-In Shower

Air Conditioning: Central Air

Amenities Unit: French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Walk-In Closet; Walk-Up Attic

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator

Assumable Loan: Not Assumable

Basement: Full; Partially Finished

Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite

Construction Materials: Stone

Construction Status: Previously Owned

Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room

Electric: Circuit Breakers

Existing Financing: Conventional

Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco

Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Lower Level; Main Level

Fencing: Full

Financing Terms: Conventional

Fireplace Characteristics: Decorative; Wood Burning

Foundation: Stone

Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas

Heating: Boiler

Internet Options: Cable; Fiber Optic

Laundry: In Basement

Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Medium

Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Storage

Pool Description: None

Road Frontage: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights

Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Roof: Age 8 Years or Less

Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional

Sewer: City Sewer/Connected

Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite; Renovated

Stories: More Than 2 Stories

Water: City Water/Connected

Waterfront Type: Lake View

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Office	9.3x11.3	Upper
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	12x14.1	Third
Kitchen	22x18.10	Main
Family Room	22.5x16.1	Lower
Mud Room	5.11x12	Main
Dining Room	27.2x13.4	Main
Foyer	14.4x17.6	Main
Informal Dining Room	10.11x7.9	Main
Living Room	23.7x16.8	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	16.6x16.2	Third
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12.11x14.2	Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom	20.11x13.6	Upper
First (1st) Bedroom	16.2x16.10	Upper

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026

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