2708 Chowen Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

New Listing
$1,175,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,590 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $1,175,000 List Date: 5/08/2026 Last Modified: 5/12/2026

Overview

Description

Completely reimagined down to the studs, this residence delivers true luxury new construction feel with timeless character, set on a quiet, tree-lined street just minutes from Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake of the Isles. Located in one of Minneapolis’ most desirable neighborhoods, it offers immediate access to trails, beaches, cafés, dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant lake-area living. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the home spans multiple levels with lake views and a layout designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Every surface has been updated, including new walls, ceilings, flooring, trim, lighting, staircases, and hardware, along with major system upgrades. The main level is open and light-filled with a fully renovated kitchen showcasing quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, premium stainless appliances, butler’s pantry, beverage center, and oversized peninsula. The dining area connects seamlessly to a sun-filled three-season porch and a covered, maintenance-free deck for easy indoor-outdoor living. A main-level bedroom addition offers flexibility as a guest suite, office, or primary option, including a stunning 3/4 ensuite with large tiled walk-in shower. Upstairs, the primary suite features dual closets with custom organization, a spa-like 3/4 ensuite, and a private balcony. Enjoy a second upper-level bedroom, along with a dedicated laundry space with abundant storage. The newly finished loft provides lake views and flexible space for a bedroom, office, or lounge use. The fully refinished lower level includes a spacious family room, additional flex space for fitness or hobbies, and great storage. A detached two-car garage provides year-round vehicle protection. With thoughtful design, extensive updates, and an unbeatable lakes-area location, this home blends elevated finishes, livability, and everyday luxury.

Open Houses

Listing Details MLS# 7059666

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Road Btwn WF & Home?
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1927
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
2
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1262
Above Grd Total SqFt
2580
Below Grd Total SqFt
1010
Total SqFt
3590
Total Finished Sqft
3236.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Cedar
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1262
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Acres
0.22
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet Appliances: Chandelier; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Wine Cooler Basement: Full Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; Two Primary Baths; Bathroom Ensuite; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Decorative Foundation: Brick/Mortar Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Closet; Laundry Room; Upper Level Lot Description: Irregular Lot Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets; Sidewalks Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; Other Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront View: Lake

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
1175000
ListPrice
1175000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
2708
Street Name
Chowen
Street Suffix
Avenue
Street Direction Suffix
S
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55416
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
West End Add 1st Div

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
12422
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2580
Finished SqFt Below Ground
656

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
163
Lake Chain Acreage
1049
Lake Chain Name
Minneapolis
Lake Depth
51

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
21 X 20
Garage Square Feet
420
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
24
Section#
32
Township#
29

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
WEST END ADDN 1ST DIV TO MPLS THAT PART OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, WEST END ADDITION TO MINNEAPOLIS FIRST DIVISION LYING SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS AND 70 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS AND THAT PART OF LOT 4 IN SAID ADDITION AND THE VACATED ALLEY BETWEEN SAID LOT 4 AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 LYING NORTHERLY OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3 TO A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 4 EXTENDED NORTH WHICH POINT IS 4 6.9 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4
Listing City
Minneapolis
Map Page
106
Municipality
Minneapolis
School District
Minneapolis
School District Phone
612-668-0000
DNR Lake ID#
27003900
DNR Lake Classification
Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4
2583
Property ID Number
3202924320060
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
12422
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Completely reimagined down to the studs, this residence delivers true luxury new construction feel with timeless character, set on a quiet, tree-lined street just minutes from Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake of the Isles. Located in one of Minneapolis’ most desirable neighborhoods, it offers immediate access to trails, beaches, cafés, dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant lake-area living. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the home spans multiple levels with lake views and a layout designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Every surface has been updated, including new walls, ceilings, flooring, trim, lighting, staircases, and hardware, along with major system upgrades. The main level is open and light-filled with a fully renovated kitchen showcasing quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, premium stainless appliances, butler’s pantry, beverage center, and oversized peninsula. The dining area connects seamlessly to a sun-filled three-season porch and a covered, maintenance-free deck for easy indoor-outdoor living. A main-level bedroom addition offers flexibility as a guest suite, office, or primary option, including a stunning 3/4 ensuite with large tiled walk-in shower. Upstairs, the primary suite features dual closets with custom organization, a spa-like 3/4 ensuite, and a private balcony. Enjoy a second upper-level bedroom, along with a dedicated laundry space with abundant storage. The newly finished loft provides lake views and flexible space for a bedroom, office, or lounge use. The fully refinished lower level includes a spacious family room, additional flex space for fitness or hobbies, and great storage. A detached two-car garage provides year-round vehicle protection. With thoughtful design, extensive updates, and an unbeatable lakes-area location, this home blends elevated finishes, livability, and everyday luxury.
Directions
W Lake St to Chowen Ave S to home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes

Appliances

Chandelier
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
Two Primary Baths
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Informal Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Decorative
Yes

Foundation

Brick/Mortar
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake View
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Closet
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Curbs
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Other
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

2nd Floor Laundry
Yes
3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 9 X 6 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 26 X 13 Level: Lower Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 14 X 12 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 13 X 10 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 27 X 10 Level: Third Foyer Dimensions: 5 X 3 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 18 X 11 Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 17 X 7 Level: Upper Living Room Dimensions: 27 X 14 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 13 X 12 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 13 X 10 Level: Upper

Documents

Listing Office: eXp Realty
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Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026
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