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5118 James Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55430

$249,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 2,219 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active

Current Price: $249,900 List Date: 4/20/2026 Last Modified: 7/23/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled on a quiet street in the desirable Shingle Creek neighborhood, this inviting home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms on one level, it showcases gorgeous original hardwood floors, French doors, and an updated bathroom. The bright, welcoming kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, while large windows bring in abundant natural light. Extensive improvements have been made for comfort and peace of mind. The home now has all new electrical wiring throughout, with every breaker clearly labeled and all old wiring removed. Every window and door exterior trim has been wrapped with white aluminum coil and carefully caulked to ensure an airtight, watertight seal. In addition, the dining room features new Andersen windows for improved energy efficiency and style. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard, perfect for pets or play, along with a spacious deck ideal for relaxing or entertaining. An oversized 2-car garage provides plenty of storage and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7034184

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1927
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 867
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1543
Below Grd Total SqFt: 676
Total SqFt: 2219
Total Finished Sqft: 1543.00
FireplaceYN: No
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 867
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 126
Acres: 0.12
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Number of Fireplaces: 0
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); Deck; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Unfinished Bath Description: Upper Level Full Bath Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Kitchen/Dining Room Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Full; Wood Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Pitched Sellers Terms: Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 260000
ListPrice: 249900
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 5118
Street Name: James
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: N
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55430
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Thorpe Bros Maple Leaf Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 3674
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1543

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 576

Public Survey Info

Range#: 21
Section#: 11
Township#: 118

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 011 BLOCK 002 THORPE BROS MAPLE LEAF ADDN TO MPLS
Listing City: Minneapolis
Map Page: 92
Municipality: Minneapolis
School District: Minneapolis
School District Phone: 612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4: 3444
Property ID Number: 1111821110193
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 3674
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Nestled on a quiet street in the desirable Shingle Creek neighborhood, this inviting home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms on one level, it showcases gorgeous original hardwood floors, French doors, and an updated bathroom. The bright, welcoming kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, while large windows bring in abundant natural light. Extensive improvements have been made for comfort and peace of mind. The home now has all new electrical wiring throughout, with every breaker clearly labeled and all old wiring removed. Every window and door exterior trim has been wrapped with white aluminum coil and carefully caulked to ensure an airtight, watertight seal. In addition, the dining room features new Andersen windows for improved energy efficiency and style. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard, perfect for pets or play, along with a spacious deck ideal for relaxing or entertaining. An oversized 2-car garage provides plenty of storage and convenience. Clean, well-cared for, and move-in ready, this home offers easy access to nearby parks, scenic parkways, and major highways.
Directions: From Shingle Creek Park, Head south on N Morgan Ave toward 49th Ave N, Turn left onto 49th Ave N, Turn left onto N Humboldt Ave, Turn left onto 51st Ave N, Turn right onto James Ave N, Destination will be on the right.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
French Doors: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

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

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

Bath Description

Upper Level Full Bath: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Fencing

Full: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Light: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Curbs: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Pitched: Yes

Sellers Terms

Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	12x13	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	12x13	Upper
Foyer	7x8	Main
Kitchen	10x12	Main
Living Room	12x22	Main
Office	7x13	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12x13	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12x13	Upper

Listing Office: Keller Williams Preferred Rlty

Last Updated: July - 23 - 2026

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