5216 Benton Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55436

New Listing
$599,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,860 Status: Active
Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 7/15/2026 Last Modified: 7/16/2026

Overview

Description

Exceptional building opportunity in one of Edina's most desirable neighborhoods, Melody Lake. This area is experiencing significant reinvestment and redevelopment, making it an ideal location for a major renovation or a tear-down to build your dream home. Situated on a beautiful 0.41-acre corner lot, the property features mature trees and a wooded setting that feels like you're living in a park or the countryside while still being in the heart of Edina. The existing home could be a rehab or a tear-down, offering a rare opportunity to build a truly custom home in a premier location. Bring your own builder and take advantage of a neighborhood where luxury homes continue to replace older residences, driving strong property values and long-term investment potential. Enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, walking trails, top-rated schools, and everyday amenities, offering the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, and opportunity. Please do not walk the lot without a sched ...

Listing Details MLS# 7109951

General Property Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Development
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
No
Plat Recorded
No
Waterfront YN
No
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions
207.7x106.45
Acres
0.41
Assessment Pending
No
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Available Utilities: Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Development Status: Finished Lot(s) Improvements: None Land Inclusions: None Lock Box Type: None Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Topography: Wooded; Level

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
599000
ListPrice
599000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
5216
Street Name
Benton
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55436
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Codes Highview Park

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
5821.34
Assessment Balance
0

Builder Information

Builder Restrictions
Open

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
21
Section#
33
Township#
117

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 019 BLOCK 001 CODES HIGHVIEW PARK THAT PART LYING W OF THE E 100 FT THEREOF EX ST
Listing City
Edina
Map Page
119
Municipality
Edina
School District
Edina
School District Phone
952-848-3900
Zip Plus 4
2464
Property ID Number
3311721320026
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
5821.34
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Exceptional building opportunity in one of Edina's most desirable neighborhoods, Melody Lake. This area is experiencing significant reinvestment and redevelopment, making it an ideal location for a major renovation or a tear-down to build your dream home. Situated on a beautiful 0.41-acre corner lot, the property features mature trees and a wooded setting that feels like you're living in a park or the countryside while still being in the heart of Edina. The existing home could be a rehab or a tear-down, offering a rare opportunity to build a truly custom home in a premier location. Bring your own builder and take advantage of a neighborhood where luxury homes continue to replace older residences, driving strong property values and long-term investment potential. Enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, walking trails, top-rated schools, and everyday amenities, offering the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, and opportunity. Please do not walk the lot without a scheduled appointment. Access to the inside of the property is by appointment only through the listing agent.
Directions
HWY 100 TO BENTON AVE

Development Status

Finished Lot(s)
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lock Box Type

None
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Restriction/Covenants

None
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Topography

Wooded
Yes
Level
Yes

Available Utilities

Electricity Available
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Sewer Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Available
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Improvements

None
Yes

Land Inclusions

None
Yes
IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
Last Updated: July - 16 - 2026
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