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  • Active
  • Duplex
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Total Baths
  • 2,380 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 hours ago

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256 Russell Avenue S,Minneapolis, MN 55405

256 Russell Avenue SMinneapolisMN55405

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This well kept duplex in the heart of quaint little Bryn Mawr. Tons of updates throughout with remodeled kitchens and professionally built new retaining wall, pavers and landscaping. Perfect for owner occupier buyer or investor with strong rental demand and low turn over. All original woodwork trim and hardwood floors throughout w/ 2 identical 2bed/1bath units. 2 Car garage, lots of storage in basement, great back yard, and upper level deck for grilling. Washer/dryer in basement and gas and electric utilities are separate. Each unit has a private rear deck and great tree cover for shade and some privacy. Recent updates in the last few years include: new sewer line to street, retaining wall (2022), new LL Fridge, new quartz counters in both units, regular yearly maintenance on boilers, new water heater (2018), and more!

Full Property Details for 256 Russell Ave S

General

  • Price: $495,000
  • Taxes: $8,390 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Duplex
  • Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
  • MLS ID: 7130258
  • Updated: 8/24/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Basement, In Basement

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: 21 x 20
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage

Location

  • County: Hennepin
  • Township: Minneapolis
  • Neighborhood: 7
  • Driving Directions: Heading West on 394, exit on Penn Avenue South and turn left, then turn left onto West Laurel Avenue. The house is on the right on the corner of West Laurel Avenue and Russell Avenue South.

School Information

  • School District: 1 - Minneapolis
  • High School District: Minneapolis

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: City Sewer Connected
  • Water: City Water (Connected)

Structural Information

  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation Size: 1190
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 2,380
  • Above Ground: 2,380 Sq. Ft.
  • Below Ground: 1,190 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Down/Base.: 3,570 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1900

Unit Information

  • Units w/Refrigerators: 2

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 128
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Medium Tree Coverage

Financial Considerations

  • Operating Expenses: $1,800
  • Tax Amount: $8,390.46
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Conventional, VA, FHA, Cash, Special Funding
  • Owner Pays: Exterior Maintenance, Insurance, Repairs, Sewer, Taxes, Trash Collection, Water
  • Pays Trash: Owner Pays
  • Pays Water: Owner Pays

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: LOT 015 BLOCK 003 GILBERT & ANDERSONS ADDN TO MPLS
  • Property ID: 2902924110119

Listed by Jason Mitchell Group

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Schools serving 256 Russell Ave S

School District:Minneapolis Public School District
NameGradesDistance
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
252 Upton Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405
PK-50.3 mi
Anwatin Middle Com & Spanish D I
256 Upton Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405
6-80.3 mi
North Academy Senior High
1500 James Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
9-121.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 256 Russell Ave S Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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8/23/2026
Listed
$495,000
45.59%
MLS
10/28/2016
Sold
$340,000
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Tax History for 256 Russell Ave S

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,390
9%
$443,800
4%
2025
$7,731
17%
$426,000
3%
2023
$6,595
-1%
$414,000
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2023
$6,643
—
$414,000
5%
2023
$6,643
10%
$394,000
14%
2020
$6,061
2%
$344,500
5%
2019
$5,923
10%
$328,000
11%
2018
$5,386
7%
$295,500
9%
2017
$5,027
9%
$270,000
12%
2016
$4,606
5%
$240,000
15%
2015
$4,393
—
$208,500
8%
2014
$4,391
-5%
$193,500
-5%
2013
$4,641
—
$203,500
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256 Russell Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (MLS# 7130258) is a Duplex property with 4 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 256 Russell Avenue S is currently listed for $495,000 and was received on August 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 256 Russell Avenue S? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Calhoun-Isles? You can browse all Calhoun-Isles real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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