1820 Colfax Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55403

$739,900
Active
estimated monthly payment
5,282 Sq Ft  |  Duplex Other  |  MLS # 6785720
  • 1820 Colfax Ave S, Lowry Hill Neighborhood, TP Healy built, converted to duplex many decades ago.
    1820 Colfax Ave S, Lowry Hill Neighborhood, TP Healy built, converted to duplex many decades ago.
  • 1820 Colfax Ave South, Lowry Hill, new roof with architectural shingles and rubber membrane flat roof.  Duplex with 2+ stories.
    1820 Colfax Ave South, Lowry Hill, new roof with architectural shingles and rubber membrane flat roof. Duplex with 2+ stories.
  • 1820 Colfax Ave South - large corner lot on a low traffic street.  New roof with architectural shingles and rubber membrane flat roof.
    1820 Colfax Ave South - large corner lot on a low traffic street. New roof with architectural shingles and rubber membrane flat roof.
  • 1820 Colfax Ave South, expansive front porch.  Original rail and balusters have been retained and are available for refinishing and re-installation.
    1820 Colfax Ave South, expansive front porch. Original rail and balusters have been retained and are available for refinishing and re-installation.
  • 1820 Colfax Ave South, Lowry Hill.  Newer, fully excavated foundation under front porch. Original rails and balusters have been retained.
    1820 Colfax Ave South, Lowry Hill. Newer, fully excavated foundation under front porch. Original rails and balusters have been retained.
  • Main level/unit #1
    Main level/unit #1 "music room" or listening/media room just beyond the entry foyer. Bay window, maple floors, intricate millwork and pillars. East facing double bay windows allow for glorious morning sun.
  • Bay window with original stained glass, original mill work and panels.
    Bay window with original stained glass, original mill work and panels.
  • Incredible vintage stained glass - timeless.
    Incredible vintage stained glass - timeless.
  • T. P. Healy was the builder.  Unit #1 living room with expansive original millwork in partially restored.
    T. P. Healy was the builder. Unit #1 living room with expansive original millwork in partially restored.
  • Living room bay window.  Maple floors.  All electrical updated (no knob and tube).  Most original lighting has been retained for reinstallation.
    Living room bay window. Maple floors. All electrical updated (no knob and tube). Most original lighting has been retained for reinstallation.
  • Original stained glass in living room.
    Original stained glass in living room.
  • Living room example of intricate millwork - nearly extinct in today's construction.
    Living room example of intricate millwork - nearly extinct in today's construction.
  • Unit #1 sunroom just off the living room with terrazzo floors and extraordinary millwork and panels.  The expansive windows provide glorious south facing, light-filled space.
    Unit #1 sunroom just off the living room with terrazzo floors and extraordinary millwork and panels. The expansive windows provide glorious south facing, light-filled space.
  • Living room with original tile surround (decorative only).  Note impressed casting inside fireplace insert.
    Living room with original tile surround (decorative only). Note impressed casting inside fireplace insert.
  • Living room with original tile surround (decorative only, previously coal burning).  Note impressed casting inside fireplace insert.  Flanked by impressive glass-encased shelving.  Mantel with original cornices.
    Living room with original tile surround (decorative only, previously coal burning). Note impressed casting inside fireplace insert. Flanked by impressive glass-encased shelving. Mantel with original cornices.
  • Ornate newel post, banister and balusters, rift-cut panels and stained glass in this majestic staircase.  An incredible piece of history and art.
    Ornate newel post, banister and balusters, rift-cut panels and stained glass in this majestic staircase. An incredible piece of history and art.
  • Stairwell landing with beautiful stained glass windows and rift-cut birch panels.
    Stairwell landing with beautiful stained glass windows and rift-cut birch panels.
  • Majestic staircase with beautifully preserved wide treads.  Entry foyer flanked by pillars.
    Majestic staircase with beautifully preserved wide treads. Entry foyer flanked by pillars.
  • Unit #1 staircase from 1st to 2nd floor.
    Unit #1 staircase from 1st to 2nd floor.
  • Entry foyer rift-cut panels and precisely carved balusters.
    Entry foyer rift-cut panels and precisely carved balusters.
  • Unit #1 pass through from living areas to dining room
    Unit #1 pass through from living areas to dining room
  • Original hardware
    Original hardware
  • Unit #1 pass through sliding door in working condition.
    Unit #1 pass through sliding door in working condition.
  • White Oak pass through door from dining room to living areas.
    White Oak pass through door from dining room to living areas.
  • White Oak rift-sawn working pass through sliding door from dining room to living areas.
    White Oak rift-sawn working pass through sliding door from dining room to living areas.
  • Unit #1 Dining room.  Millwork and details preserved and partially refinished.  All hardware and dining room chandelier have been retained and are available for reinstallation.
    Unit #1 Dining room. Millwork and details preserved and partially refinished. All hardware and dining room chandelier have been retained and are available for reinstallation.
  • Dining room buffet with hand carved details.  All hardware has been retained for reinstallation.
    Dining room buffet with hand carved details. All hardware has been retained for reinstallation.
  • Dining room buffet with original intricate detail.  Original lighting has been retained for reinstallation.
    Dining room buffet with original intricate detail. Original lighting has been retained for reinstallation.
  • Dining room with maple floors and oak wainscoting and window panels.  Coffered ceiling is extraordinary.
    Dining room with maple floors and oak wainscoting and window panels. Coffered ceiling is extraordinary.
  • Dining room with oak arch panels and millwork.
    Dining room with oak arch panels and millwork.
  • Column detail throughout main level (unit #1)
    Column detail throughout main level (unit #1)
  • Main floor column detail
    Main floor column detail
  • Hand-crafted iron vent covers - one of several throughout the main level, each one unique.
    Hand-crafted iron vent covers - one of several throughout the main level, each one unique.
  • Hand-crafted iron vent covers - one of several throughout the main level, each one unique.
    Hand-crafted iron vent covers - one of several throughout the main level, each one unique.
  • Unit #1 kitchen on main level.
    Unit #1 kitchen on main level.
  • Unit #1 Kitchen - appliances present but not all are connected.
    Unit #1 Kitchen - appliances present but not all are connected.
  • Unit #1 Kitchen - appliances present but not all are connected.
    Unit #1 Kitchen - appliances present but not all are connected.
  • Unit #1 main floor 1/2 bath
    Unit #1 main floor 1/2 bath
  • Handcrafted doors in 2nd floor common hallway indicating which unit is beyond the door:  left side, 2/2/2 panels on top = Unit #2.  Right side 4/2 panels on bottom = Unit #1.
    Handcrafted doors in 2nd floor common hallway indicating which unit is beyond the door: left side, 2/2/2 panels on top = Unit #2. Right side 4/2 panels on bottom = Unit #1.
  • Unit #2 Stair case to 3rd floor.
    Unit #2 Stair case to 3rd floor.
  • Unit #2 Living/dining area looking toward kitchen
    Unit #2 Living/dining area looking toward kitchen
  • Unit #2 - kitchen on 3rd floor.
    Unit #2 - kitchen on 3rd floor.
  • Unit #2 kitchen
    Unit #2 kitchen
  • Unit #2 kitchen with cooktop, built-in oven, dishwasher.
    Unit #2 kitchen with cooktop, built-in oven, dishwasher.
  • Unit #2 primary bedroom with walk-in closet
    Unit #2 primary bedroom with walk-in closet
  • Unit #2 primary bedroom
    Unit #2 primary bedroom
  • Unit #2 3rd floor full bath
    Unit #2 3rd floor full bath
  • 3rd floor bath with jetted tub
    3rd floor bath with jetted tub
  • Unit #2 3rd floor full bath
    Unit #2 3rd floor full bath
  • Back stair case connects house to garage.  Common area to access both Units #1 and #2.
    Back stair case connects house to garage. Common area to access both Units #1 and #2.
  • Architect designed staircase addition is common access to both units.
    Architect designed staircase addition is common access to both units.
  • Common use staircase.
    Common use staircase.
  • Common use staircase details.  The 2 story window scheme provides fabulous light.
    Common use staircase details. The 2 story window scheme provides fabulous light.
  • Exterior view of 2 story architect designed staircase and window scheme.
    Exterior view of 2 story architect designed staircase and window scheme.
  • Exterior view of 2 story architect designed staircase
    Exterior view of 2 story architect designed staircase
  • 1820 Colfax Ave S on a large corner lot allows an abundance of light into all floors of this duplex.
    1820 Colfax Ave S on a large corner lot allows an abundance of light into all floors of this duplex.
  • 1820 Colfax Ave S on a large corner lot allows an abundance of light into all floors of this duplex.
    1820 Colfax Ave S on a large corner lot allows an abundance of light into all floors of this duplex.
  • Nearby park
    Nearby park
  • Nearby Thomas Lowry Park
    Nearby Thomas Lowry Park
  • Nearby Thomas Lowry Park
    Nearby Thomas Lowry Park
  • 1820 Colfax Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Listing Photo  61
  • 1820 Colfax Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Listing Photo  62
  • Nearby Sculpture Gardens
    Nearby Sculpture Gardens
  • Sculpture Gardens - changes with every season.
    Sculpture Gardens - changes with every season.
  • Nearby Loring Park Dandelion Fountain
    Nearby Loring Park Dandelion Fountain
  • Nearby coffee shops
    Nearby coffee shops
  • Nearby grocery shopping
    Nearby grocery shopping
  • Nearby Co-op grocery shopping
    Nearby Co-op grocery shopping
  • Many local/hyper local restaurants are within walking/biking/strolling distance.
    Many local/hyper local restaurants are within walking/biking/strolling distance.
  • Practical and seasonal - nearby hardware store.
    Practical and seasonal - nearby hardware store.

About The Listing

TP Healy duplex Fixer-Upper in progress has been partially restored over the past years by an architect and current owner. The property is available now (as-is) as an incredible opportunity to take part in this historical renovation. Original maple hardwood floors cover much of the 2+ stories (except kitchens and baths). Original millwork has been stripped of its aged and oxidized finish - some refinished, some not but all of it impeccably Healy and in remarkable condition. Much has been completed: new roof, architectural shingles plus multiple flat roofs have been replaced. New water heater.
Extensive electrical (no remaining knob/tube wiring) and HVAC zoning have been accomplished - 4 furnaces/zones - dividing the building into custom zones is possible. (one working AC). Much of the plumbing has been replaced. Many of the original light fixtures and hardware for the main level have been retained and are ready for reinstallation. All stained glass windows are present (most original to the house). The front porch balusters and rails have been retained for refinishing and reinstallation. Both front porch and sunroom have newer foundations; front porch fully excavated, sunroom is a crawl space. An architectural addition was built to accommodate back stairs from the ground/garage level to the second floor. There is also a shaft built for a future elevator. Many kitchen appliances have been partially installed but never used.
***Offered in "as is" condition, the price reflects a remarkable opportunity for restoration enthusiasts or investors seeking substantial upside potential. This impressive residence awaits a new chapter—ready to be transformed and cherished for generations.


Listing courtesy of Christine L Hazel, Coldwell Banker Realty
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Property Details

Features

 
 
 
Property Type: Other
Status: Active
Contingency Type: None
Year Built: 1902
MLS #: 6785720
Square Feet: 5,282
Price Per Square Foot: $140
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Sewer Description: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water/Connected
Heat Type: Forced Air
Basement: Block, Crawl Space, Unfinished
Construction Description: Wood Siding
Roof Description: Age 8 Years or Less, Architectural Shingle, Flat, Rubber
Days On Market (Continuous): 19
Disability Features: Other
Latest Update: 10/02/2025
List Date: 09/12/2025
Listing Agent ID: 502011549
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Office ID: 5116
Data Source: NorthstarMLS - The Regional MLS of Minnesota
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 135
Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Corner Lot, Some Trees
School District: Minneapolis
Tax Year: 2025
Estimated Taxes: $10,684
Contingency Type: None
City: Minneapolis
Zip: 55403
County: Hennepin
Subdivision: Groveland Add
State: MN

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Listing last updated: 10/02/25

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