2861 Dorman Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55406

$500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,862 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Closed
Current Price: $500,000 List Date: 3/14/2025 Last Modified: 4/09/2026

Overview

Description

OFFER DEADLINE 8PM MONDAY, 3/17 If you are looking for a move-in turn key home “two doors” away from the river, this is it! A+ location within steps of restaurants and shops, quick access to Mpls and St Paul downtowns, 10-minute river bike ride to U of M. Numerous improvements include brand new 50 year roof, furnace, AC (full list in supplements). You'll love the big windows and fresh paint and lighting throughout. Main level has two ample bedrooms, plenty of storage, and kitchen with an eat-in area overlooking the backyard garden. Downstairs has generous family room, amazing 3rd bedroom with garden view egress (currently used as an office). Den/office could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom if that is needed. Outside you'll find a fully-fenced private oasis perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing under the pergola. Storage shed is great for your patio furniture, garden tools and outside gear. An attached garage and no alley means a beautiful private garden and more peace.

Listing Details MLS# 6677454

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1958
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
988
Above Grd Total SqFt
988
Below Grd Total SqFt
874
Total SqFt
1862
Total Finished Sqft
1831.00
FireplaceYN
No
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
874
Garage Stalls
Yes
Lot Dimensions
40x120
Acres
0.11
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Basement: Concrete Block; Egress Windows; Full Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Shakes Financing Terms: Conventional Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Sewer: City Sewer - In Street; City Sewer/Connected Stories: One Water: City Water - In Street; City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-03-18
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2025-04-04
Original List Price
485000
Sales Close Price
500000
ListPrice
485000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
2861
Street Name
Dorman
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55406
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Dormans 2nd Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
5743
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
24x42
Concrete Block
Yes
Egress Windows
Yes
Full
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
988
Finished SqFt Below Ground
843

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
12x22
Garage Square Feet
276

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
31
Township#
29

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
DORMANS 2ND ADDN TO MPLS SELY 10 FT OF SWLY 120 FT OF LOT 35 AND NWLY 30 FT OF SWLY 120 FT OF LOT 36
Listing City
Minneapolis
Map Page
107
Municipality
Minneapolis
School District
Minneapolis
School District Phone
612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4
1835
Property ID Number
3102923440143
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
5743
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
OFFER DEADLINE 8PM MONDAY, 3/17 If you are looking for a move-in turn key home “two doors” away from the river, this is it! A+ location within steps of restaurants and shops, quick access to Mpls and St Paul downtowns, 10-minute river bike ride to U of M. Numerous improvements include brand new 50 year roof, furnace, AC (full list in supplements). You'll love the big windows and fresh paint and lighting throughout. Main level has two ample bedrooms, plenty of storage, and kitchen with an eat-in area overlooking the backyard garden. Downstairs has generous family room, amazing 3rd bedroom with garden view egress (currently used as an office). Den/office could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom if that is needed. Outside you'll find a fully-fenced private oasis perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing under the pergola. Storage shed is great for your patio furniture, garden tools and outside gear. An attached garage and no alley means a beautiful private garden and more peace.
Directions
West River Parkway to 29th street, west to Dorman, north to home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Shakes
Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Sewer

City Sewer - In Street
Yes
City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

City Water - In Street
Yes
City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x12 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 13x10 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 16x11 Level: Main Office Dimensions: 12x11 Level: Lower Laundry Dimensions: 15x11 Level: Lower Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 13x12 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 13x17 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x13 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 31x11 Level: Lower
Listing Office: LPT Realty, LLC
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Last Updated: April - 09 - 2026
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