5256 Humboldt Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 (MLS# 7130114)

5256 Humboldt Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

New Listing

$545,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,214 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active

Current Price: $545,000 List Date: 8/19/2026 Last Modified: 8/20/2026

Overview

Description

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and urban lifestyle in this stately two-story residence, situated on a prime corner lot in South Minneapolis’ most coveted Lynnhurst neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home captures the timeless character of the area while offering a bright, airy atmosphere that serves as the perfect canvas for your personal touch. Step inside to find a home that celebrates its heritage. The main level is anchored by exquisite original woodwork and classic hardwood floors that flow through the spacious living areas. Large, strategically placed windows flood every room with incredible natural light, highlighting the architectural details and creating a warm, inviting ambiance. This is a rare opportunity to restore and refresh a home with such solid bones and authentic craftsmanship.Set on a rare, expansive corner lot, this property offers incredible curb appeal. The backyard is a spacious, shaded sanctuary featuring a magnificent Norway Maple and a de ... (Read more) Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and urban lifestyle in this stately two-story residence, situated on a prime corner lot in South Minneapolis’ most coveted Lynnhurst neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home captures the timeless character of the area while offering a bright, airy atmosphere that serves as the perfect canvas for your personal touch. Step inside to find a home that celebrates its heritage. The main level is anchored by exquisite original woodwork and classic hardwood floors that flow through the spacious living areas. Large, strategically placed windows flood every room with incredible natural light, highlighting the architectural details and creating a warm, inviting ambiance. This is a rare opportunity to restore and refresh a home with such solid bones and authentic craftsmanship.Set on a rare, expansive corner lot, this property offers incredible curb appeal. The backyard is a spacious, shaded sanctuary featuring a magnificent Norway Maple and a delicate Japanese Cherry Tree. It is a private retreat for gardening or quiet afternoons, partially fenced and ready for your landscaping vision.The location is truly unparalleled. You are just one block from the scenic Minnehaha Creek and a short six-block stroll to the iconic shores of Lake Harriet. Enjoy easy access to the lush greenery of Lynnhurst Park and the city’s premier trail system, perfect for biking and morning runs. Beyond the nature, you’re perfectly positioned near award-winning shops, cafes, and dining, with convenient access to public transit for a seamless commute to downtown or the airport.Families will appreciate the proximity to top-tier educational options, including Kenny Elementary, Susan B. Anthony Middle, and Southwest High Schools, as well as nearby parochial schools Annunciation and Carondelet (Preschool through 8th grade).Experience the quiet, tree-lined streets of a neighborhood known for its strong sense of community and charm. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Minneapolis history and build equity in a location that truly has it all. Welcome home to Lynnhurst!

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Listing Details MLS# 7130114

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1942
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 738
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1476
Below Grd Total SqFt: 738
Total SqFt: 2214
Total Finished Sqft: 2166.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 738
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: Yes
Lot Dimensions: 39 X 127
Acres: 0.11
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: Wheelchair Ramp; Other Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Patio Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Full Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More Fireplace Characteristics: Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Lower Level Lock Box Type: Combo Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Other Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 545000
ListPrice: 545000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 5256
Street Name: Humboldt
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: S
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55419
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Dunsmoor & Moshers Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 8036
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1476
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 690

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 250

Public Survey Info

Range#: 24
Section#: 16
Township#: 28

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 015 BLOCK 004 DUNSMOOR & MOSHERS ADDN
Listing City: Minneapolis
Map Page: 120
Municipality: Minneapolis
School District: Minneapolis
School District Phone: 612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4: 1122
Property ID Number: 1602824340101
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 7811
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and urban lifestyle in this stately two-story residence, situated on a prime corner lot in South Minneapolis’ most coveted Lynnhurst neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home captures the timeless character of the area while offering a bright, airy atmosphere that serves as the perfect canvas for your personal touch. Step inside to find a home that celebrates its heritage. The main level is anchored by exquisite original woodwork and classic hardwood floors that flow through the spacious living areas. Large, strategically placed windows flood every room with incredible natural light, highlighting the architectural details and creating a warm, inviting ambiance. This is a rare opportunity to restore and refresh a home with such solid bones and authentic craftsmanship.Set on a rare, expansive corner lot, this property offers incredible curb appeal. The backyard is a spacious, shaded sanctuary featuring a magnificent Norway Maple and a delicate Japanese Cherry Tree. It is a private retreat for gardening or quiet afternoons, partially fenced and ready for your landscaping vision.The location is truly unparalleled. You are just one block from the scenic Minnehaha Creek and a short six-block stroll to the iconic shores of Lake Harriet. Enjoy easy access to the lush greenery of Lynnhurst Park and the city’s premier trail system, perfect for biking and morning runs. Beyond the nature, you’re perfectly positioned near award-winning shops, cafes, and dining, with convenient access to public transit for a seamless commute to downtown or the airport.Families will appreciate the proximity to top-tier educational options, including Kenny Elementary, Susan B. Anthony Middle, and Southwest High Schools, as well as nearby parochial schools Annunciation and Carondelet (Preschool through 8th grade).Experience the quiet, tree-lined streets of a neighborhood known for its strong sense of community and charm. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Minneapolis history and build equity in a location that truly has it all. Welcome home to Lynnhurst!
Directions: South of 50th to Humboldt to 52nd

Accessible

Wheelchair Ramp: Yes
Other: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Patio: Yes

Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Concrete Block: Yes
Full: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes
Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Informal Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes
Living/Dining Room: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Living Room: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Lower Level: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
Other: 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	11x14	Main
Family Room	19x22	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	12x9	Upper
Kitchen	11x10	Main
Living Room	12x23	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12x14	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	11x18	Upper

Listing Office: Mitchell Realty LLC

Last Updated: August - 20 - 2026

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5256 Humboldt Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 (MLS# 7130114)