5540 Fremont Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55419

$500,000
Active
estimated monthly payment
3 Beds  |  2 Baths  |  1,623 Sq Ft  |  Single Family  |  MLS # 6635160
  • Welcome home to this cozy Kenny neighborhood charmer! The curb appeal cannot be beat... and wait until you see the inside :-)
    Welcome home to this cozy Kenny neighborhood charmer! The curb appeal cannot be beat... and wait until you see the inside :-)
  • Peek inside this doll house to find a spacious living room and lower level family room, newly updated kitchen and bath, 2 bedrooms on the main and a large upper level primary bedroom.
    Peek inside this doll house to find a spacious living room and lower level family room, newly updated kitchen and bath, 2 bedrooms on the main and a large upper level primary bedroom.
  • Lots of shaded areas due to mature trees
    Lots of shaded areas due to mature trees
  • Cement-board siding was new in 2023.
    Cement-board siding was new in 2023.
  • The walkway was updated in 2022.
    The walkway was updated in 2022.
  • Room on the sides of home for a play set or lawn games
    Room on the sides of home for a play set or lawn games
  • This back patio is a great spot for casual meals, morning coffee or neighborhood happy hours!
    This back patio is a great spot for casual meals, morning coffee or neighborhood happy hours!
  • Not just a 2 car garage, but an OVERSIZED 2 car garage - extra storage, a service door, and a large driveway.  All very rare in the city.
    Not just a 2 car garage, but an OVERSIZED 2 car garage - extra storage, a service door, and a large driveway. All very rare in the city.
  • Gleaming hardwood floors and fresh paint in the living room.  There is also a convenient coat closet right inside the front door, with room for a bench or hall tree.
    Gleaming hardwood floors and fresh paint in the living room. There is also a convenient coat closet right inside the front door, with room for a bench or hall tree.
  • Light! More Light!  Imagine entertaining guests in the spacious living room, with large windows.  Perfect for curling up with a good book or for conversation with loved ones.
    Light! More Light! Imagine entertaining guests in the spacious living room, with large windows. Perfect for curling up with a good book or for conversation with loved ones.
  • The living room is conveniently located near the kitchen, which has room for a dining table.
    The living room is conveniently located near the kitchen, which has room for a dining table.
  • Lots of options for this space - the sellers often used part of the room as a dining area when they hosted larger gatherings and holiday dinners.
    Lots of options for this space - the sellers often used part of the room as a dining area when they hosted larger gatherings and holiday dinners.
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  • The kitchen was recently updated - new flooring, countertops, refaced cabinets, and fresh paint, all in late 2024.
    The kitchen was recently updated - new flooring, countertops, refaced cabinets, and fresh paint, all in late 2024.
  • Lots of light comes through the three windows in the kitchen, perfect for cooking and dining!
    Lots of light comes through the three windows in the kitchen, perfect for cooking and dining!
  • Stainless appliances compliment the updated cabinets and countertops.
    Stainless appliances compliment the updated cabinets and countertops.
  • The eat-in kitchen is SO convenient.
    The eat-in kitchen is SO convenient.
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  • The Bathroom offers storage both in the vanity and above the toilet.
    The Bathroom offers storage both in the vanity and above the toilet.
  • The Bathroom sink and hutch were new in 2019
    The Bathroom sink and hutch were new in 2019
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  • The first of two main-floor bedrooms
    The first of two main-floor bedrooms
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  • The second of two main floor bedrooms.
    The second of two main floor bedrooms.
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  • The primary bedroom is upstairs, and has a larger closet and a separate A/C unit and built-in drawers.
    The primary bedroom is upstairs, and has a larger closet and a separate A/C unit and built-in drawers.
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  • The finished basement is wonderful for movies, games, or exercise equipment.
    The finished basement is wonderful for movies, games, or exercise equipment.
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  • There is a second bathroom with a shower in the basement.
    There is a second bathroom with a shower in the basement.
  • Lots of storage in the utility room - a stainless utility sink was added in 2025.
    Lots of storage in the utility room - a stainless utility sink was added in 2025.
  • The home is so close to popular areas like the Lake Harriet bandshell
    The home is so close to popular areas like the Lake Harriet bandshell
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  • Grab some ice cream, take in a concert, and walk around the lake!
    Grab some ice cream, take in a concert, and walk around the lake!
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  • Lunch at Lola and shop!
    Lunch at Lola and shop!
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  • Another look at this gorgeous home!
    Another look at this gorgeous home!
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  • Goodbye secret garden!
    Goodbye secret garden!

About The Listing

Charming "Secret Garden" Home in the Heart of Kenny – Minneapolis

Tucked away in the beloved Kenny neighborhood, this delightful home offers a peaceful retreat with all the conveniences of city living. Step inside to find a freshly updated kitchen and new paint throughout, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.

Enjoy casual dinners on the private backyard patio, cozy breakfasts in the eat-in kitchen, and strolls to local favorite Lola for lunch. With easy access to the parkway, you’re just minutes from Lake Harriet, Lake Nokomis, and all the green space in between.

Commuting is a breeze with quick connections to Hwy 62, 35W, and Hwy 100. The finished basement features a 3/4 bath, a cozy family room perfect for movie nights, and a spacious laundry room with a sleek stainless steel sink and extra storage.

The oversized 2+ car garage is ideal for storing yard tools and equipment—especially handy for the private driveway (no alley access here!). Recent updates include a radon mitigation system, a new front walkway (2022), and durable cement-board siding (2023).

This light-filled, lovingly maintained home is full of character and comfort. Come take a look—you just might fall in love.


Listing courtesy of Jessica Seidlitz, Edina Realty, Inc.
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Property Details

Features

 
 
 
Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Contingency Type: None
Year Built: 1953
MLS #: 6635160
Bedrooms: 3
Square Feet: 1,623
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Price Per Square Foot: $308
Bathrooms (Half) : 0
Bathrooms (Three Quarters) : 1
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: Detached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Sewer Description: City Sewer/Connected
Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Water: City Water/Connected
Heat Type: Forced Air
Basement: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished, Full
Construction Description: Fiber Cement, Metal Siding
Roof Description: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched
Days On Market (Continuous): 6
Disability Features: None
Latest Update: 08/05/2025
List Date: 07/29/2025
Listing Agent ID: 502043045
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
Listing Office ID: 5900
Data Source: NorthstarMLS - The Regional MLS of Minnesota
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Lot Dimensions: 140x140
Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Many Trees
School District: Minneapolis
Tax Year: 2025
Estimated Taxes: $5,308
Contingency Type: None
City: Minneapolis
Zip: 55419
County: Hennepin
Subdivision: Thorpe Bros Lyndale Heights
State: MN

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Listing last updated: 08/05/25

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