Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/16/2026
Listed
$175,000
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$175,000 Sale Pending
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Property Description
Opportunity is knocking on James Ave N! Priced at $175,000, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a full basement with a 2-car garage - a solid foundation for building equity in a neighborhood that's steadily on the rise. Hardwood floors run through the main level, and key mechanicals (furnace, A/C, and water heater) were all updated between 2015-2017, giving you a head start on the big-ticket items. Sold As-Is, this is a great fit for a buyer ready to add sweat equity or an investor looking for their next project. Minutes to Webber Park, Creekview Park, North Mississippi Regional Park's river trails, and the Lowry Ave dining corridor. Bring your vision - this one's ready to work for you.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5242 James Ave N
General
- Price: $175,000
- Taxes: $2,792 (2026)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
- MLS ID: 7144672
- Updated: 9/21/2026
- Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Eat-in kitchen: Yes
- Dining Room: Eat-In Kitchen, Living/Dining Room
- Formal Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Living/Dining Room
- Laundry: Lower Level, Lower Level
Additional Information
- Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Natural Woodwork, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Hennepin
- Township: Minneapolis
- Subdivision: Mark Z Jones Add
- Neighborhood: 69
- Driving Directions: Humboldt Ave to 52nd Ave N West to James Ave North to home
School Information
- School District: 1 - Minneapolis
- High School District: Minneapolis
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: City Sewer Connected
- Water: City Water (Connected)
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Finished basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Block, Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation Size: 677
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched
- Disability Access: None
- Square Feet: 1,022
- Above Ground: 1,022 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 677 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Down/Base.: 1,699 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1954
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Dimensions: 44 x 128
- Frontage: City Street, Curbs, Paved Streets, Street Lights, Storm Sewer
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
- Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,792
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Conventional Rehab, Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 015 BLOCK 002 MARK Z JONES ADDN TO MPLS
- Property ID: 1111821110148
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Schools
Schools serving 5242 James Ave N
School District:Minneapolis Public School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jenny Lind Elementary School 5025 North Bryant Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55430 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Olson Middle School, Minneapolis, MN 1607 51st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55430 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Henry Senior High School 4320 North Newton Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55412 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5242 James Ave N
Tax History
Tax History for 5242 James Ave N
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,792
9%
$207,300
4%
2025
$2,572
3%
$200,000
-5%
2023
$2,507
3%
$210,000
4%
2023
$2,433
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$202,000
19%
2023
$2,433
28%
$170,000
32%
2020
$1,903
19%
$128,440
24%
2019
$1,596
16%
$103,370
17%
2018
$1,371
1%
$88,110
5%
2017
$1,353
-3%
$84,295
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2016
$1,400
16%
$84,295
23%
2015
$1,210
-17%
$68,490
—
2014
$1,461
-6%
$68,490
-6%
2013
$1,550
—
$72,850
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5242 James Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55430 (MLS# 7144672) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5242 James Avenue N is currently listed for $175,000 and was received on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 5242 James Avenue N? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Minneapolis? You can browse all Minneapolis real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.