2109 James Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55405

$2,295,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,705 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,553 Status: Pending
Current Price: $2,295,000 List Date: 3/22/2026 Last Modified: 4/07/2026

Overview

Description

LOCATION, location... Nestled between Lake of the Isles & DT Mpls, renowned architect, Harry Wild Jones, designed this stately 1909 American Tudor Revival. Situated on an oversized lot, the house exudes a magical, casual elegance. Effortlessly melding historic beauty with thoughtful renovations. Main floor highlights include a beautifully crafted open staircase; a chef's kitchen with an atrium-style dining nook, inset cabinetry, walk-in pantry, & prof appliances; custom oak mudroom; a sun-filled formal dining rm w/ orig clay floor tiles; Leaded French doors; a cozy den w/ rich oak wookwork & built-in bookshelves; and, a spacious formal living room with the orig woodburning fireplace. The backyard is STUNNING w/ multiple access points for seamless indoor/outdoor living. A true oasis with an expansive tiered bluestone patio & terrace, mature gardens, and a peaceful babbling brook. Plus, the perfect sodded flat area for kids & adults alike. Note the clever (large) bike + canoe + paddleboard storage under the terrace for EZ access to LOTI & trails. The 2nd & 3rd floor offers tree-top lake views and hosts 5 bedrooms (including the luxe primary suite), an office, 4 thoughtfully appointed bathrooms, 2 charming porches, & ample attic storage. Completing this fine home is the lower-level hang-out space (w/gorgeous limestone walls), a renovated 3/4 tiled bath, laundry, and additional storage. MOVE IN and ENJOY the Minneapolis Lakes Area to the fullest.

Listing Details MLS# 6751992

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
3
Other Parking Spaces
2
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1909
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
4
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1921
Above Grd Total SqFt
4847
Below Grd Total SqFt
1858
Total SqFt
6705
Total Finished Sqft
4995.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Lake of the Isles
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1858
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
100x166x100x161
Acres
0.38
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: Roll-In Shower Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Walk-In Closet; Walk-Up Attic Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full; Partially Finished Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Materials: Stone Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: Full Fireplace Characteristics: Decorative; Wood Burning Foundation: Stone Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Internet Options: Cable; Fiber Optic Laundry: In Basement Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Storage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite; Renovated Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2026-03-23
Contingency
None
Original List Price
2650000
ListPrice
2295000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
2109
Street Name
James
Street Suffix
Avenue
Street Direction Suffix
S
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55405
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Lake Of The Isles Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
30006
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
4330
Finished SqFt Below Ground
665

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
111
Lake Chain Acreage
1049
Lake Chain Name
Minneapolis
Lake Depth
31

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
396
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Storage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
24
Section#
33
Township#
29

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 006 BLOCK 002 LAKE OF THE ISLES ADDN TO MPLS INCL ADJ 1/2 OF ALLEY VAC
Listing City
Minneapolis
Map Page
106
Municipality
Minneapolis
School District
Minneapolis
School District Phone
612-668-0000
DNR Lake ID#
27004000
DNR Lake Classification
Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4
2406
Property ID Number
3302924210027
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
30006
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
LOCATION, location... Nestled between Lake of the Isles & DT Mpls, renowned architect, Harry Wild Jones, designed this stately 1909 American Tudor Revival. Situated on an oversized lot, the house exudes a magical, casual elegance. Effortlessly melding historic beauty with thoughtful renovations. Main floor highlights include a beautifully crafted open staircase; a chef's kitchen with an atrium-style dining nook, inset cabinetry, walk-in pantry, & prof appliances; custom oak mudroom; a sun-filled formal dining rm w/ orig clay floor tiles; Leaded French doors; a cozy den w/ rich oak wookwork & built-in bookshelves; and, a spacious formal living room with the orig woodburning fireplace. The backyard is STUNNING w/ multiple access points for seamless indoor/outdoor living. A true oasis with an expansive tiered bluestone patio & terrace, mature gardens, and a peaceful babbling brook. Plus, the perfect sodded flat area for kids & adults alike. Note the clever (large) bike + canoe + paddleboard storage under the terrace for EZ access to LOTI & trails. The 2nd & 3rd floor offers tree-top lake views and hosts 5 bedrooms (including the luxe primary suite), an office, 4 thoughtfully appointed bathrooms, 2 charming porches, & ample attic storage. Completing this fine home is the lower-level hang-out space (w/gorgeous limestone walls), a renovated 3/4 tiled bath, laundry, and additional storage. MOVE IN and ENJOY the Minneapolis Lakes Area to the fullest.
Directions
FRANKLIN AVENUE TO JAMES AVENUE, SOUTH ON ONE-WAY TO HOME.

Accessible

Roll-In Shower
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Walk-Up Attic
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes

Construction Materials

Stone
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area
Yes
Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fencing

Full
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Decorative
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Stone
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Cable
Yes
Fiber Optic
Yes

Lake/Waterfront

Lake View
Yes

Laundry

In Basement
Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes
Terrace
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Road Frontage

Curbs
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes
Street Lights
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes
Renovated
Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Office Dimensions: 9.3x11.3 Level: Upper Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x14.1 Level: Third Kitchen Dimensions: 22x18.10 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 22.5x16.1 Level: Lower Mud Room Dimensions: 5.11x12 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 27.2x13.4 Level: Main Foyer Dimensions: 14.4x17.6 Level: Main Informal Dining Room Dimensions: 10.11x7.9 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 23.7x16.8 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 16.6x16.2 Level: Third Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12.11x14.2 Level: Upper Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 20.11x13.6 Level: Upper First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 16.2x16.10 Level: Upper

Documents

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
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Last Updated: April - 07 - 2026
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