4940 Colfax Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

New Listing
$900,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,124 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $900,000 List Date: 6/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/03/2026

Overview

Description

Built in 1917, this architecturally significant Prairie School home in the sought-after Lynnhurst neighborhood is a rare and special find. Designed by a disciple of the celebrated firm Purcell, Feick & Elmslie, It stands as a masterclass in early 20th century Minneapolis architecture, with rich original woodwork and striking architectural details. The home hosts four bedrooms and four baths, an exceptionally functional layout that lives with ease, whether you're hosting guests or working from home. Character abounds throughout, from intricate millwork and built-ins to thoughtful proportions that feel both grand and genuinely livable. Step outside and you're immediately immersed in the best of southwest Minneapolis. Lake Harriet is just moments away, perfect for morning runs on the walking path, weekend paddling, or catching a free concert at the bandshell in summer. The neighborhood is as walkable as it is beautiful, with beloved local coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants all withi ...

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Listing Details MLS# 7057159

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
1917
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1072
Above Grd Total SqFt
2144
Below Grd Total SqFt
980
Total SqFt
3124
Total Finished Sqft
3106.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
980
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
128.00 X 50
Acres
0.15
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air; Wall Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Full Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 1/2 Primary; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: Partial; Privacy Fireplace Characteristics: Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Hot Water Laundry: In Basement; Laundry Room; Lower Level Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Road Frontage: City Street; Sidewalks Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
900000
ListPrice
900000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
4940
Street Name
Colfax
Street Suffix
Avenue
Street Direction Suffix
S
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55419
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Summerset Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
13538
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2144
Finished SqFt Below Ground
962

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
24x24
Garage Square Feet
576

Public Survey Info

Range#
24
Section#
16
Township#
28

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
BLOCK 002 SUMMERSET ADDN TO MPLS LOT 4 AND N 10 FT OF LOT 5 LOTS 4 AND 5
Listing City
Minneapolis
Map Page
120
Municipality
Minneapolis
School District
Minneapolis
School District Phone
612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4
5322
Property ID Number
1602824140089
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
13538
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Built in 1917, this architecturally significant Prairie School home in the sought-after Lynnhurst neighborhood is a rare and special find. Designed by a disciple of the celebrated firm Purcell, Feick & Elmslie, It stands as a masterclass in early 20th century Minneapolis architecture, with rich original woodwork and striking architectural details. The home hosts four bedrooms and four baths, an exceptionally functional layout that lives with ease, whether you're hosting guests or working from home. Character abounds throughout, from intricate millwork and built-ins to thoughtful proportions that feel both grand and genuinely livable. Step outside and you're immediately immersed in the best of southwest Minneapolis. Lake Harriet is just moments away, perfect for morning runs on the walking path, weekend paddling, or catching a free concert at the bandshell in summer. The neighborhood is as walkable as it is beautiful, with beloved local coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants all within easy reach. Don't miss out on this unique find!
Directions
50th to Colfax; North to Home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

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

Basement

Full
Yes

Bath Description

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

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Stucco
Yes
Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes
Privacy
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Living Room
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

In Basement
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Dining Room 16x12 Main
Family Room 21x17 Lower
First (1st) Bedroom 15x11 Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 17x12 Lower
Kitchen 14x10 Main
Laundry 16x14 Lower
Living Room 23x16 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 12x11 Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom 12x10 Upper

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Last Updated: June - 03 - 2026
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