$545,000
5256 Humboldt Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
MLS# 7130114
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  2214 sqft


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Front Living room main level Living room main level Living room main level Living room main level Dining room main level Dining room main level Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Main level 1/2 bathroom 2nd floor primary bedroom 1 2nd floor primary closet 2nd floor bedroom 2 2nd floor bedroom 3 2nd floor full bathroom Lower level family area Lower level family area Lower level laundry room Lower level laundry room Lower level furnace area Side Backyard Garage Minnehaha Creek Photo 26 Photo 27
Open House (08/23/2026 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Property Description
Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and urban lifestyle in this stately two-story residence, situated on a prime corner lot in South Minneapolis’ most coveted Lynnhurst neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home captures the timeless character of the area while offering a bright, airy atmosphere that serves as the perfect canvas for your personal touch. Step inside to find a home that celebrates its heritage. The main level is anchored by exquisite original woodwork and classic hardwood floors that flow through the spacious living areas. Large, strategically placed windows flood every room with incredible natural light, highlighting the architectural details and creating a warm, inviting ambiance. This is a rare opportunity to restore and refresh a home with such solid bones and authentic craftsmanship.Set on a rare, expansive corner lot, this property offers incredible curb appeal. The backyard is a spacious, shaded sanctuary featuring a magnificent Norway Maple and a delicate Japanese Cherry Tree. It is a private retreat for gardening or quiet afternoons, partially fenced and ready for your landscaping vision.The location is truly unparalleled. You are just one block from the scenic Minnehaha Creek and a short six-block stroll to the iconic shores of Lake Harriet. Enjoy easy access to the lush greenery of Lynnhurst Park and the city’s premier trail system, perfect for biking and morning runs. Beyond the nature, you’re perfectly positioned near award-winning shops, cafes, and dining, with convenient access to public transit for a seamless commute to downtown or the airport.Families will appreciate the proximity to top-tier educational options, including Kenny Elementary, Susan B. Anthony Middle, and Southwest High Schools, as well as nearby parochial schools Annunciation and Carondelet (Preschool through 8th grade).Experience the quiet, tree-lined streets of a neighborhood known for its strong sense of community and charm. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Minneapolis history and build equity in a location that truly has it all. Welcome home to Lynnhurst!

Details
Maps
Contract Information
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
Status: Active
Contingency: None
Current Price: $545,000
Original List Price: 545000
ListPrice: 545000
List Date: 2026-08-19
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: 1942
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions: 39 X 127
Acres: 0.11
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Half: 1
Bath Quarter: 0
Main Floor Total SqFt: 738
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1476
Below Grd Total SqFt: 738
Total SqFt: 2214
Total Finished Sqft: 2166.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Foundation Size: 738
Style: (SF) Single Family
Garage Stalls: 1
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Association Fee: 0
Assessment Pending: No
Bedrooms: 3
Baths Total: 2
Bath Full: 1
Location, Tax and Other Information
AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 015 BLOCK 004 DUNSMOOR & MOSHERS ADDN
Listing City: Minneapolis
Map Page: 120
Municipality: Minneapolis
School District: Minneapolis
School District Phone: 612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4: 1122
Property ID Number: 1602824340101
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 7811
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No
Directions & Remarks
Public Remarks: Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and urban lifestyle in this stately two-story residence, situated on a prime corner lot in South Minneapolis’ most coveted Lynnhurst neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home captures the timeless character of the area while offering a bright, airy atmosphere that serves as the perfect canvas for your personal touch. Step inside to find a home that celebrates its heritage. The main level is anchored by exquisite original woodwork and classic hardwood floors that flow through the spacious living areas. Large, strategically placed windows flood every room with incredible natural light, highlighting the architectural details and creating a warm, inviting ambiance. This is a rare opportunity to restore and refresh a home with such solid bones and authentic craftsmanship.Set on a rare, expansive corner lot, this property offers incredible curb appeal. The backyard is a spacious, shaded sanctuary featuring a magnificent Norway Maple and a delicate Japanese Cherry Tree. It is a private retreat for gardening or quiet afternoons, partially fenced and ready for your landscaping vision.The location is truly unparalleled. You are just one block from the scenic Minnehaha Creek and a short six-block stroll to the iconic shores of Lake Harriet. Enjoy easy access to the lush greenery of Lynnhurst Park and the city’s premier trail system, perfect for biking and morning runs. Beyond the nature, you’re perfectly positioned near award-winning shops, cafes, and dining, with convenient access to public transit for a seamless commute to downtown or the airport.Families will appreciate the proximity to top-tier educational options, including Kenny Elementary, Susan B. Anthony Middle, and Southwest High Schools, as well as nearby parochial schools Annunciation and Carondelet (Preschool through 8th grade).Experience the quiet, tree-lined streets of a neighborhood known for its strong sense of community and charm. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Minneapolis history and build equity in a location that truly has it all. Welcome home to Lynnhurst!
Directions: South of 50th to Humboldt to 52nd
Accessible
Wheelchair Ramp: 1
Other: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Amenities Unit
Deck: 1
Hardwood Floors: 1
Kitchen Window: 1
Patio: 1
Appliances
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 0
Tax With Assessments: 8036
Assumable Loan
Not Assumable: 1
Basement
Concrete Block: 1
Full: 1
Bath Description
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: 1
Upper Level Full Bath: 1
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1476
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 690
Construction Materials
Block: 1
Frame: 1
Construction Status
Previously Owned: 1
Dining Room Description
Breakfast Area: 1
Eat In Kitchen: 1
Informal Dining Room: 1
Kitchen/Dining Room: 1
Living/Dining Room: 1
Separate/Formal Dining Room: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Existing Financing
Conventional: 1
Exterior
Vinyl: 1
Family Room Characteristics
2 or More: 1
Fireplace Characteristics
Living Room: 1
Foundation
Concrete Block: 1
Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Insurance Fee
Insurance Fee: 0
Laundry
Lower Level: 1
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lock Box Type
Combo: 1
Miscellaneous Information
DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Square Feet: 250
Public Survey Info
Range#: 24
Section#: 16
Township#: 28
Road Frontage
City Street: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Sellers Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Other: 1
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected: 1
Special Search
3 BR on One Level: 1
Stories
Two: 1
Water
City Water/Connected: 1
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 5256
Street Name: Humboldt
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: S
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55419
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Dunsmoor & Moshers Add
Property Features
Accessible: Wheelchair Ramp; Other
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Unit: Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Patio
Appliances: Range; Refrigerator
Assumable Loan: Not Assumable
Basement: Concrete Block; Full
Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath
Construction Materials: Block; Frame
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Existing Financing: Conventional
Exterior: Vinyl
Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More
Fireplace Characteristics: Living Room
Foundation: Concrete Block
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Laundry: Lower Level
Lock Box Type: Combo
Road Frontage: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Other
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Special Search: 3 BR on One Level
Stories: Two
Water: City Water/Connected
Room Information
Room Name Dimensions Level
Dining Room11x14Main
Family Room19x22Lower
First (1st) Bedroom12x9Upper
Kitchen11x10Main
Living Room12x23Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom12x14Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom11x18Upper

IDX
Listing Office: Mitchell Realty LLC

Last Updated: August - 20 - 2026

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