Property Description This jewel-box home sits on a hill overlooking the trees of Minnehaha Creek and Parkway. Available for the first time in over forty years, the gorgeous home has been lovingly attended and continually updated throughout the years. One of many highlights is a fully rebuilt cookâs kitchen with custom cabinets, honed granite counters and high-end appliances. And as you step inside this home, it is the beauty of the original wood floors, dining room oak wainscoting panels with beamed ceiling, large bay window, French doors and millwork that showcase the artisan craftsmanship. Incredible wood burning fireplace, built-in bookcases and southern exposure windows make the living room the perfect space for reading or gathering with friends. The European sunroom overlooking the backyard has heated Italian marble floors, 3 walls of windows, 2 sets of French doors along with the amazing original beadboard ceilingâ¦this room is magical. Updates to the exterior of the home include a new roof (2024), complete stucco resurface, rebuilt front stoop, full replacement concrete and brick retaining wall. The backyard is fenced for privacy with playhouse/potting shed and garden space. This is an exceptionally beautiful home located at the end of a quiet and coveted block just steps away from spectacular Minnehaha Creek with walking and bike paths to Lake Harriet. Walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, grocery, library and schools, yet with easy access to freewaysâ¦.an amazing neighborhood to live!
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Contract Information
Status: Active
Contingency: None
Current Price: 725000
Original List Price: 749000
ListPrice: 725000
List Date: 2026-04-21
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront Present: No
Year Built: 1916
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Baths Total: 2
Bath Full: 1
Bath Half: 1
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1121
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1851
Below Grd Total SqFt: 840
Total SqFt: 2691
Total Finished Sqft: 1951.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1121
Garage Stalls: 1
Lot Dimensions: 46 X 128
Acres: 0.1
Assessment Pending: No
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 5137
Street Name: Colfax
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: S
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55419
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Minnehaha Blvd Add
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 9867
Basement
Foundation Dimensions: 46 x 25
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1851
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 100
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 19 x 13
Garage Square Feet: 247
Public Survey Info
Range#: 24
Section#: 16
Township#: 28
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Unit: French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sun Room; Tile Floors