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1544 Fern Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55423

New Listing

$415,000

Welcome to 1544 Fern Drive - an updated house located on a corner lot with a full privacy fence and amazing location!

1544 Fern Drive is located on a corner block with easy access to Highways 494, 62, and 77

The cozy living room, view from the front door

A view of the living room, dining area, and kitchen

The bay window lets in plenty of natural light

A decorative fireplace is the showstopper of the living room

A view of the dining room and kitchen from the living room, with a peek at the walk-in pantry!

Another view of the dining room and kitchen

A view of the dining and living room from the kitchen

The kitchen has been fully updated with new cabinets, quartz countertops, new flooring, and new stainless steel appliances

The stainless steel refrigerator has a brilliant space-saving design - there is filtered water and ice inside, but they don't take up room in the door. Take a peek when you visit!

There is plenty of countertop space for cooking and hosting

The stainless steel appliances were purchased as a package in 2023

A view from the kitchen of the front door and dining room

Bedroom #2 has beautiful chair rail molding, ready with fresh paint for you to bring your vision to life

Bedroom #3, also with chair rail molding

The main floor bathroom has been fully updated with new tub, tile, vanity, sink, toilet, and light fixture

The basement family room has plenty of space for a 2nd common area to hang out in

There is another fireplace in the cozy basement family room

The family room has a door that opens into a walk in closet - perfect for storing games and toys

The basement fireplace with decorative shelves for additional storage or decor

Bedroom #5 - a legal bedroom or a perfect office!

Laundry room and a 2nd fridge that will stay with the home - a perfect beverage fridge!

The backyard is a highlight of the home in the summer

The flat yard is fully fenced and the perfect place to entertain when the weather is nice

A new patio and a pergola that will stay with the house

An oversized 2 car garage has plenty of room for two cars and all your outdoor items

The two car garage was updated with a new door and new opener

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,040 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active

Current Price: $415,000 List Date: 6/05/2026 Last Modified: 6/08/2026

Overview

Description

If you're looking for a truly move-in-ready home in Richfield, look no further! Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, this impressive 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect combination of modern updates, functional living space, and long-term peace of mind. With three bedrooms on the main level, two additional bedrooms (or office space!) in the finished lower level, and two spacious living areas, there's plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy. Outside, you'll love the corner lot with a large, flat fenced-in backyard, new concrete patio, and a 2 car garage. The extensive list of improvements completed within the last 5 years means the heavy lifting has already been done for you. Highlights include a fully remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, updated electrical, walk-in pantry, and new fixtures. The lower level was professionally finished to add two bedrooms with egress windows, a full bathroom, an additional elec ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7085792

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Other Parking Spaces: 2
Waterfront Present: No
Year Built: 1957
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1176
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1176
Below Grd Total SqFt: 864
Total SqFt: 2040
Total Finished Sqft: 1846.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1176
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 60x137
Acres: 0.19
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Patio Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Egress Windows; Full; Partially Finished; Storage Space Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Full Basement Construction Materials: Block; Brick; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Aluminum Siding; Brick/Stone Family Room Characteristics: Family Room Fencing: Full Fireplace Characteristics: Decorative; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: In Basement Lot Description: Corner Lot Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: One Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: Inspection
Original List Price: 415000
ListPrice: 415000
Owner is an Agent?: Yes
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1544
Street Name: Fern
Street Suffix: Drive
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55423
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Engberg Walden 2nd Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 5549
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 40x28
Egress Windows: Yes
Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Storage Space: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1176
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 670

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 22x22
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 16
Garage Square Feet: 484

Public Survey Info

Range#: 24
Section#: 35
Township#: 28

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 003 BLOCK 008 ENGBERG WALDEN 2ND ADDN
Listing City: Richfield
Map Page: 134
Municipality: Richfield
School District: Richfield
School District Phone: 612-798-6010
Zip Plus 4: 3463
Property ID Number: 3502824110090
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 4538
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: If you're looking for a truly move-in-ready home in Richfield, look no further! Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, this impressive 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect combination of modern updates, functional living space, and long-term peace of mind. With three bedrooms on the main level, two additional bedrooms (or office space!) in the finished lower level, and two spacious living areas, there's plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy. Outside, you'll love the corner lot with a large, flat fenced-in backyard, new concrete patio, and a 2 car garage. The extensive list of improvements completed within the last 5 years means the heavy lifting has already been done for you. Highlights include a fully remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, updated electrical, walk-in pantry, and new fixtures. The lower level was professionally finished to add two bedrooms with egress windows, a full bathroom, an additional electrical panel, and a large storage room. The main-floor bathroom has also been completely updated. Additional improvements for added peace of mind include a new roof, siding, furnace, water heater, oversized gutters, garage door and opener, nearly all new windows, refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, a red cedar privacy fence, new exterior doors, and more. You can't beat the location either: blocks away from Centennial, STEM, and RDLS Elementary schools, walkable parks, and minutes from the Mall of America, the airport, south Minneapolis, and countless shops and restaurants. The only thing missing is you - welcome home!
Directions: 77 South to Diagonal, follow to Fern Dr. On the corner of Fern & Diagonal

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Patio: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
Full Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes
Brick: Yes
Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Living/Dining Room: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior

Aluminum Siding: Yes
Brick/Stone: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room: Yes

Fencing

Full: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Decorative: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

In Basement: Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Bathroom	10.5x6.4	Main
Bathroom	10.5x6.4	Basement
Dining Room	8.8x7.9	Main
Family Room	25.3x10.5	Basement
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	10.5x10	Basement
First (1st) Bedroom	12.15x10	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	12x12	Basement
Kitchen	13.8x9	Main
Laundry	13x9	Basement
Living Room	17x11.2	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12x10	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	11.5x10	Main

Listing Office: Total Freedom Realty, Inc

Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026

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