4849 12th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55417

$550,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,754 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active
Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 5/29/2026 Last Modified: 6/03/2026

Overview

Description

This fairy-tale, Minneapolis charmer is history told through architectural artistry. The living room serves as a breathtaking introduction, where soaring cathedral ceilings anchored by rustic timbers meet the warmth of a gorgeous focal-point fireplace. The main level features original built-in alcoves and a vibrant stained-glass window to cast a soft, nostalgic glow that you simply won't find in modern builds. The home offers three spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, each maintaining that sought-after historic integrity, including beautifully preserved vintage tile work and original hardwood floors. When it’s time to retreat, the primary suite offers a true sanctuary, boasting a private sitting room, a walk-in closet, and a dedicated 3/4 ensuite bath. The third bedroom is a dream for any book lover or hobbyist, featuring floor-to-ceiling bookshelves complete with a whimsical sliding ladder. Beyond the aesthetics, this home surprises with clever practicality. The large lower level ...

Listing Details MLS# 7079674

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1931
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1131
Above Grd Total SqFt
1623
Below Grd Total SqFt
1131
Total SqFt
2754
Total Finished Sqft
2280.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1131
Garage Stalls
Yes
Lot Dimensions
42x124
Acres
0.12
Assessment Pending
Unknown
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Ductless Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Stucco Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fireplace Characteristics: Wood Burning Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Hot Water Laundry: In Basement; Laundry Room Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Other Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One and One Half Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
Inspection
Original List Price
550000
ListPrice
550000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
4849
Street Name
12th
Street Suffix
Avenue
Street Direction Suffix
S
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55417
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Oakview Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
8888
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1623
Finished SqFt Below Ground
657

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
12 x 18
Garage Square Feet
243
Other
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
24
Section#
14
Township#
28

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 016 BLOCK 002 OAKVIEW ADDN TO MPLS
Listing City
Minneapolis
Map Page
120
Municipality
Minneapolis
School District
Minneapolis
School District Phone
612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4
1108
Property ID Number
1402824130095
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
8888
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
This fairy-tale, Minneapolis charmer is history told through architectural artistry. The living room serves as a breathtaking introduction, where soaring cathedral ceilings anchored by rustic timbers meet the warmth of a gorgeous focal-point fireplace. The main level features original built-in alcoves and a vibrant stained-glass window to cast a soft, nostalgic glow that you simply won't find in modern builds. The home offers three spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, each maintaining that sought-after historic integrity, including beautifully preserved vintage tile work and original hardwood floors. When it’s time to retreat, the primary suite offers a true sanctuary, boasting a private sitting room, a walk-in closet, and a dedicated 3/4 ensuite bath. The third bedroom is a dream for any book lover or hobbyist, featuring floor-to-ceiling bookshelves complete with a whimsical sliding ladder. Beyond the aesthetics, this home surprises with clever practicality. The large lower level family room is perfect for entertaining with its retro bar complete with vinyl booth and table for extra seating. Forget trekking through the snow; the garage connects directly to the basement via its own internal stairway, making grocery hauls and Minnesota winters a breeze. Sophisticated yet deeply inviting, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local character that feels like home the moment you cross the threshold. Don’t miss the chance to make this home your happily-ever-after.
Directions
49TH TO 12TH TO HOME

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

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

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

In Basement
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Bar/Wet Bar Room 09x05 Lower
Dining Room 12x11 Main
Family Room 27x12 Lower
First (1st) Bedroom 12x12 Upper
Kitchen 12 x 10 Main
Laundry 12x12 Lower
Living Room 20x12 Main
Mud Room 12x10 Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom 14x10 Main
Sitting Room 12x11 Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom 12x10 Main
IDX
Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: June - 03 - 2026
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