1818 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55405

New Listing
$1,095,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,060 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,197 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,095,000 List Date: 7/24/2026 Last Modified: 7/26/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 1818 Kenwood Parkway, a remarkable 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home set on a rare double-wide lot in Minneapolis's highly sought-after Kenwood neighborhood. Rich in character and history, this exceptional residence offers the perfect blend of timeless architecture, generous living spaces, and an unbeatable location. Built in 1896, the home was commissioned by William L. Harris, founder of the New England Furniture & Carpet Company, as the grand prize in one of Minneapolis' most famous promotional contests. Advertised as the "handsomest, best built, most artistic, most convenient, best located" home in the city, it drew thousands of vistiors before being awarded to its first owners on New Year's Day in 1897. More than 130 years later, the home continues to stand as a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Set on one of Kenwood's rare double lots, the property offers expansive outdoor space seldom found in the neighborhood, providing endless opportunities for ...

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Listing Details MLS# 7115198

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront YN
No
Year Built
1896
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1700
Above Grd Total SqFt
3030
Below Grd Total SqFt
1030
Total SqFt
4060
Total Finished Sqft
3030.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1030
Power Company
Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
144x127
Acres
0.28
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Indoor Grill; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 150 Amp Service Existing Financing: Free and Clear Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Family Room Fencing: Partial; Privacy; Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Insert; Gas Burning; Living Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Brick/Mortar; Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Fiber Optic Laundry: In Basement; Laundry Room Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Medium Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets; Sidewalks; Storm Sewer Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Architectural Shingle; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; Other Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level; Renovated Stories: Two Water: None

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
1095000
ListPrice
1095000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1818
Street Name
Kenwood
Street Suffix
Parkway
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55405

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
15063.62
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
3030

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
700

Public Survey Info

Range#
24
Section#
29
Township#
29

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 001 BLOCK 007 KENWOOD MPLS
Listing City
Minneapolis
Map Page
106
Municipality
Minneapolis
School District
Minneapolis
School District Phone
612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4
2217
Property ID Number
2902924440012
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
15063.62
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Welcome to 1818 Kenwood Parkway, a remarkable 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home set on a rare double-wide lot in Minneapolis's highly sought-after Kenwood neighborhood. Rich in character and history, this exceptional residence offers the perfect blend of timeless architecture, generous living spaces, and an unbeatable location. Built in 1896, the home was commissioned by William L. Harris, founder of the New England Furniture & Carpet Company, as the grand prize in one of Minneapolis' most famous promotional contests. Advertised as the "handsomest, best built, most artistic, most convenient, best located" home in the city, it drew thousands of vistiors before being awarded to its first owners on New Year's Day in 1897. More than 130 years later, the home continues to stand as a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Set on one of Kenwood's rare double lots, the property offers expansive outdoor space seldom found in the neighborhood, providing endless opportunities for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the beauty of this coveted setting. A home with this level of history, architectural significance, and setting is a rare offering. 1818 Kenwood Parkway is more than a home-it's a lasting piece of Minneapolis history, ready for its next chapter.
Directions
From lake of the Isles take the parkway to Kenwood parkway, go North on Kenwood pkwy to 1818. From 394 take the dunwoody exit to emerson, take Emerson to kenwood parkway and go west, go up the hill and the home will be directly past the Kenwood water tower on your right hand side.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Indoor Grill
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes
Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

150 Amp Service
Yes

Existing Financing

Free and Clear
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Stucco
Yes
Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes
Privacy
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Insert
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Brick/Mortar
Yes
Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Fiber Optic
Yes

Laundry

In Basement
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot
Yes
Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Glass Enclosed
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes
Storm Sewer
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Architectural Shingle
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Other
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level
Yes
Renovated
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

None
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Bonus Room 38x16 Lower
Dining Room 14x20 Main
Family Room 16x22 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 14x16 Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 12x11 Upper
Foyer 12x10 Main
Kitchen 16x18 Main
Laundry 10x8 Lower
Living Room 13x24 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 10x10 Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom 12x11 Upper
IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Last Updated: July - 26 - 2026
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