213 1/2 Washington Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55401

New Listing
$1,595,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 7,040 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,595,000 List Date: 7/10/2026 Last Modified: 7/10/2026

Overview

Description

Stunning, one-of-a-kind loft building with prime main-floor commercial frontage—and a 20-year renter-plus a dramatic two-story loft above. Originally configured as a professional photo studio, the space features two darkrooms and a flexible floor plan ideal for creative, live-work, or mixed-use configurations. Property highlights Inviting street-level retail/atelier space with generous display windows and direct access from the sidewalk. Spacious two-level loft with open-plan living areas and abundant natural light. Multiple studio spaces: a large, flexible studio on the third level centered around a substantial island kitchen; a second studio/living area on the second level; and additional workspace adjacent to a darkroom—ideal for artists, designers, photographers, or entrepreneurs. Two full baths, one half-bath, and a small private bedroom tucked on the fourth level for discreet sleeping quarters or a quiet office. Ample built-in storage plus two dedicated darkrooms that offer ...

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Listing Details MLS# 7104040

General Property Information

Association Fee Frequency
N/A
Common Wall
Yes
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Other Parking Spaces
2
Waterfront YN
No
Year Built
1877
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Other
Bath Full
2
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1760
Above Grd Total SqFt
5280
Below Grd Total SqFt
1760
Total SqFt
7040
Total Finished Sqft
5280.00
FireplaceYN
No
Style
(CC) Low Rise (3- Levels)
Foundation Size
1760
Power Company
Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
22x162
Acres
0.08
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: City View; Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Patio; Security System; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Cooktop; Disposal; Range Association Fee Includes: None Basement: Full; Owner Access Construction Materials: Brick; Concrete Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Brick/Stone Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Family Room; Great Room; Loft Fencing: Partial; Other Foundation: Brick/Mortar Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable; DSL; Satellite Laundry: In Unit Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Medium; Underground Utilities Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; No Int Access to Dwelling Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; Conventional Rehab Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
1595000
ListPrice
1595000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
213 1/2
Street Name
Washington
Street Suffix
Avenue
Street Direction Suffix
N
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55401
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Town Of Minneapolis

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
29460
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
20x80
Full
Yes
Owner Access
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
5280

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
MAAR
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
24
Section#
22
Township#
29

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 008 BLOCK 056 TOWN OF MINNEAPOLIS SELY 22FT
Listing City
Minneapolis
Map Page
106
Municipality
Minneapolis
School District
Minneapolis
School District Phone
612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4
2610
Property ID Number
2202924410074
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
29242
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Stunning, one-of-a-kind loft building with prime main-floor commercial frontage—and a 20-year renter-plus a dramatic two-story loft above. Originally configured as a professional photo studio, the space features two darkrooms and a flexible floor plan ideal for creative, live-work, or mixed-use configurations. Property highlights Inviting street-level retail/atelier space with generous display windows and direct access from the sidewalk. Spacious two-level loft with open-plan living areas and abundant natural light. Multiple studio spaces: a large, flexible studio on the third level centered around a substantial island kitchen; a second studio/living area on the second level; and additional workspace adjacent to a darkroom—ideal for artists, designers, photographers, or entrepreneurs. Two full baths, one half-bath, and a small private bedroom tucked on the fourth level for discreet sleeping quarters or a quiet office. Ample built-in storage plus two dedicated darkrooms that offer unique utility or can be repurposed for specialty uses. Warm industrial character throughout: exposed brick, original beams, and rich woodwork create an authentic loft ambiance that balances historic detail with modern potential. Superb downtown views and immediate walkability to J.D. Hoyt’s, Twins games, restaurants, and cultural venues. This property is a true blank canvas—move-in ready for creatives who value distinctive architecture and adaptable space, or an investor seeking a standout commercial/residential opportunity in a vibrant urban core. Don’t miss this rare offering. Contact today for a private showing and full details.
Directions
Washington ave

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

City View
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Patio
Yes
Security System
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Range
Yes

Association Fee Includes

None
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes
Concrete
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More
Yes
2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Loft
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes
Other
Yes

Foundation

Brick/Mortar
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Cable
Yes
DSL
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Laundry

In Unit
Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes
Underground Utilities
Yes

Parking Characteristics

Garage Door Opener
Yes
No Int Access to Dwelling
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Restriction/Covenants

None
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Conventional Rehab
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Bathroom 5.9x8.4 Second
Deck 20.4x9.10 Third
Deck 24x10.1 Second
Dining Room 19.11x17.11 Third
First (1st) Bedroom 14.5x15.6 Upper
Flex Room Second
Kitchen 20x20.3 Third
Living Room 20x41.8 Second
Office 8.5x8.0 Second
Other 8.1x10.10 Second
Other 20x80 First
Sitting Room 11.6x19.11 Second
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Last Updated: July - 10 - 2026
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