5118 James Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55430

$260,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 2,219 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active
Current Price: $260,000 List Date: 3/28/2026 Last Modified: 4/13/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled on a quiet street in the desirable Shingle Creek neighborhood, this inviting home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms on one level, it showcases gorgeous original hardwood floors, French doors, and an updated bathroom. The bright, welcoming kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, while large windows bring in abundant natural light. Extensive improvements have been made for comfort and peace of mind. The home now has all new electrical wiring throughout, with every breaker clearly labeled and all old wiring removed. Every window and door exterior trim has been wrapped with white aluminum coil and carefully caulked to ensure an airtight, watertight seal. In addition, the dining room features new Andersen windows for improved energy efficiency and style. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard, perfect for pets or play, along with a spacious deck ideal for relaxing or entertaining. An oversized 2-car garage provides plenty of storage and convenience. Clean, well-cared for, and move-in ready, this home offers easy access to nearby parks, scenic parkways, and major highways.

Listing Details MLS# 7034184

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1927
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
867
Above Grd Total SqFt
1543
Below Grd Total SqFt
676
Total SqFt
2219
Total Finished Sqft
1543.00
FireplaceYN
No
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
867
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
40 x 126
Acres
0.12
Assessment Pending
Unknown
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Unfinished Bath Description: Upper Level Full Bath Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Kitchen/Dining Room Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Full; Wood Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Pitched Sellers Terms: Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
260000
ListPrice
260000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
5118
Street Name
James
Street Suffix
Avenue
Street Direction Suffix
N
Postal City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55430
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Thorpe Bros Maple Leaf Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
3674
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1543

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
576

Public Survey Info

Range#
21
Section#
11
Township#
118

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 011 BLOCK 002 THORPE BROS MAPLE LEAF ADDN TO MPLS
Listing City
Minneapolis
Map Page
92
Municipality
Minneapolis
School District
Minneapolis
School District Phone
612-668-0000
Zip Plus 4
3444
Property ID Number
1111821110193
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
3674
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Nestled on a quiet street in the desirable Shingle Creek neighborhood, this inviting home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms on one level, it showcases gorgeous original hardwood floors, French doors, and an updated bathroom. The bright, welcoming kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, while large windows bring in abundant natural light. Extensive improvements have been made for comfort and peace of mind. The home now has all new electrical wiring throughout, with every breaker clearly labeled and all old wiring removed. Every window and door exterior trim has been wrapped with white aluminum coil and carefully caulked to ensure an airtight, watertight seal. In addition, the dining room features new Andersen windows for improved energy efficiency and style. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard, perfect for pets or play, along with a spacious deck ideal for relaxing or entertaining. An oversized 2-car garage provides plenty of storage and convenience. Clean, well-cared for, and move-in ready, this home offers easy access to nearby parks, scenic parkways, and major highways.
Directions
From Shingle Creek Park, Head south on N Morgan Ave toward 49th Ave N, Turn left onto 49th Ave N, Turn left onto N Humboldt Ave, Turn left onto 51st Ave N, Turn right onto James Ave N, Destination will be on the right.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes

Bath Description

Upper Level Full Bath
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Fencing

Full
Yes
Wood
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Light
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Curbs
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Pitched
Yes

Sellers Terms

Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 12x13 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x13 Level: Upper Foyer Dimensions: 7x8 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 10x12 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 12x22 Level: Main Office Dimensions: 7x13 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x13 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x13 Level: Upper
Listing Office: Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
IDX
Last Updated: April - 13 - 2026
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