$2,000,000
    2109 James Avenue S
    Minneapolis, MN 55405
    MLS# 6751992
    Status: Closed
    5 beds  |  6 baths  |  6705 sqft
    Nestled back on a .38 acre lot, this Lowry Hill home offers bountiful nature & privacy not often found in an urban setting.
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    Nestled back on a .38 acre lot, this Lowry Hill home offers bountiful nature & privacy not often found in an urban setting. View of the terrace from the dining room. This is one of those feel-good homes you have to go inside to experience. Directly off the foyer is the formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace. French doors from the living room lead to the cozy wood-paneled den. Located on the back of the house, this addition offers 180 degrees of garden and yard views.. Inset cabinetry, custom tile, professional appliances... Timeless details: Paneled walls, carved newel posts & balusters, and built-in drawers. The original grand staircase. Photo 10 Gorgeous leaded-paned French swing windows. Photo 12 Sunroom meets Den meets Library = perfection! Photo 14 The dining room has the original refurbished clay tiled floors & endless windows! Photo 16 The dining room is open to the kitchen. Home computer and work station. View from the kitchen, through the dining room, into the living room. Wood-burning potbelly stove. This atrium style dining nook is incredible all 4-seasons. Both beautiful and functional. Custom mudroom with built-in lockers just off the kitchen. View from the mudroom. Photo 25 Main floor 1/2 bath. Second floor landing. Primary bedroom with decorative fireplace and views of LOTI. Photo 29 Photo 30 The primary en suite bathroom has 2 large vanities. Photo 32 The primary bath has luxe floor-to-ceiling tilework. Bedroom number 2 was originally the principal bedroom and has 2 closets. Off Bedroom #2 is a lovely screened porch. Full bathroom off the 2nd floor hallway. Bedroom #3 Bedroom #3 has an en suite bathroom with "roll-in" handicap accessible shower. Bedroom #4 on the third floor. An original "sleeping" porch off bedroom #4 serves as an amazing work-from-home space 6-7 months of the year. Bedroom #5 on the third floor. Charming white & black tiled 3/4 bathroom on the 3rd floor. In the winter, the basement family room quickly becomes the most coveted room in the house. Warm and cozy! The perfect hang-out space with limestone walls. And, a cute little bar! The lower level bathroom is just as beautiful as ones upstairs. The stately front entrance beckons you indoors with a warm welcome. 21xx James Ave is a coveted one-way & one-block long street, between Franklin & 22nd. Ariel view. Note the large flat grassy area - ideal for bags or bocce! Photo 51 Photo 52 Photo 53 Photo 54 The newer driveway offers plenty of off-street parking. Or, the perfect spot to play basketball or ride a trike. Heaven. This terrance is situated above a large storage shed. Photo 58 Below the terrace is this brick storage shed for outdoor toys and tools. The gate and pathway from the front yard to the shed offers ez access to Lake of Isles' trails. Water feature in the backyard is a babbling brook. The backyard is a true oasis with multiple hang-out areas and pathways along the gardens. No other yard like it in Mpls - truly serene. View from the bench to back of the house. Ideally located 5 minutes from the HWY and less than 10 minutes to DT Mpls. Just off of Lake of the Isles = views + privacy. Photo 67 5 minute walk to the neighborhood favorite icecream store (homemade & delicious!). Photo 69 Photo 70 10 minute walk to Kenwood Elementary and neighboring shops and restaurant. Photo 72 Photo 73 Photo 74 10 minute walk to the iconic Cherry and the Spoon. Photo 76 Photo 77 Photo 78 Photo 79

    Property 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.

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    Contract Information
    Owner is an Agent?: No
    Auction?: No
    Status: Closed
    Off Market Date: 2026-03-23
    Contingency: None
    Current Price: $2,000,000
    Closed Date: 2026-05-08
    Original List Price: 2650000
    Sales Close Price: 2000000
    ListPrice: 2295000
    List Date: 2025-09-22
    Office/Member Info
    Association: MAAR
    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 YN: No
    Year Built: 1909
    Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
    Zoning: Residential-Single Family
    Lot Dimensions: 100x166x100x161
    Acres: 0.38
    Bath Three Quarters: 4
    Bath Half: 1
    Lake/Waterfront Name: Lake of the Isles
    Bath Quarter: 0
    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
    Foundation Size: 1858
    Style: (SF) Single Family
    Garage Stalls: 2
    Association Fee: 0
    Assessment Pending: No
    Bedrooms: 5
    Baths Total: 6
    Bath Full: 1
    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: 1
    Air Conditioning
    Central Air: 1
    Amenities Unit
    French Doors: 1
    Hardwood Floors: 1
    Kitchen Window: 1
    Natural Woodwork: 1
    Paneled Doors: 1
    Patio: 1
    Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: 1
    Walk-In Closet: 1
    Walk-Up Attic: 1
    Appliances
    Dishwasher: 1
    Dryer: 1
    Microwave: 1
    Range: 1
    Refrigerator: 1
    Assessments
    Assessment Balance: 0
    Tax With Assessments: 30006
    Assumable Loan
    Not Assumable: 1
    Basement
    Full: 1
    Partially Finished: 1
    Bath Description
    Double Sink: 1
    Main Floor 1/2 Bath: 1
    Upper Level 3/4 Bath: 1
    Upper Level Full Bath: 1
    3/4 Primary: 1
    Private Primary: 1
    3/4 Basement: 1
    Bathroom Ensuite: 1
    Building Information
    Finished SqFt Above Ground: 4330
    Finished SqFt Below Ground: 665
    Construction Materials
    Stone: 1
    Construction Status
    Previously Owned: 1
    Dining Room Description
    Breakfast Area: 1
    Eat In Kitchen: 1
    Separate/Formal Dining Room: 1
    Electric
    Circuit Breakers: 1
    Existing Financing
    Conventional: 1
    Exterior
    Brick/Stone: 1
    Stucco: 1
    Family Room Characteristics
    2 or More: 1
    Lower Level: 1
    Main Level: 1
    Fencing
    Full: 1
    Financing Terms
    Conventional: 1
    Fireplace Characteristics
    Decorative: 1
    Wood Burning: 1
    Foundation
    Stone: 1
    Fuel
    Electric: 1
    Natural Gas: 1
    Heating
    Boiler: 1
    Insurance Fee
    Insurance Fee: 0
    Internet Options
    Cable: 1
    Fiber Optic: 1
    Lake Details
    Lake Acres: 111
    Lake Chain Acreage: 1049
    Lake Chain Name: Minneapolis
    Lake Depth: 31
    Laundry
    In Basement: 1
    Lease Details
    Land Leased: Not Applicable
    Lot Description
    Public Transit (w/in 6 blks): 1
    Tree Coverage - Medium: 1
    Miscellaneous Information
    Homestead: Yes
    Ownership
    Fractional Ownership: No
    Parking Characteristics
    Garage Square Feet: 396
    Garage Door Opener: 1
    Storage: 1
    Patio, Porch and Deck Features
    Patio: 1
    Terrace: 1
    Pool Description
    None: 1
    Public Survey Info
    Range#: 24
    Section#: 33
    Township#: 29
    Road Frontage
    Curbs: 1
    Sidewalks: 1
    Street Lights: 1
    Road Responsibility
    Public Maintained Road: 1
    Roof
    Age 8 Years or Less: 1
    Sellers Terms
    Cash: 1
    Conventional: 1
    Sewer
    City Sewer/Connected: 1
    Special Search
    3 BR on One Level: 1
    Primary Bdr Suite: 1
    Renovated: 1
    Stories
    More Than 2 Stories: 1
    Water
    City Water/Connected: 1
    Waterfront Type
    Lake View: 1
    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
    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
    Financing Terms: Conventional
    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
    Waterfront Type: Lake View
    Room Information
    Room Name Dimensions Level
    Office9.3x11.3Upper
    Fifth (5th) Bedroom12x14.1Third
    Kitchen22x18.10Main
    Family Room22.5x16.1Lower
    Mud Room5.11x12Main
    Dining Room27.2x13.4Main
    Foyer14.4x17.6Main
    Informal Dining Room10.11x7.9Main
    Living Room23.7x16.8Main
    Fourth (4th) Bedroom16.6x16.2Third
    Third (3rd) Bedroom12.11x14.2Upper
    Second (2nd) Bedroom20.11x13.6Upper
    First (1st) Bedroom16.2x16.10Upper
    IDX
    Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

    Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026

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