5517 James Avenue N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
$315,000
Move right into this beautifully maintained home where classic character meets thoughtful updates and an incredible backyard retreat. Sun filled living spaces feature hardwood floors, large windows, original glass doorknobs, select original light fixtures, and a wood burning fireplace that adds warmth and timeless charm. The spacious eat in kitchen has been refreshed with newly painted cabinetry, quartz countertops, a new sink and faucet, and a new dishwasher, creating a bright and functional gathering space. Convenient main level laundry and fresh paint throughout much of the home add to its everyday appeal. Upstairs features updated flooring and a beautifully redone staircase, while the unfinished lower level offers excellent storage, additional laundry hookups, extended HVAC, and outstanding potential for future finished living space. Step outside to enjoy the private backyard surrounded by mature trees, pollinator friendly landscaping, garden space, a fire pit, and a screened gazebo with adjustable windows, creating the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Numerous recent improvements include new living room and basement windows, new garage door and opener, attic insulation and roof vents, updated plumbing components, a new gas meter, and additional mechanical updates. Conveniently located near parks, trails, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, Topgolf, and major highways, this home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and peace of mind with thoughtful improvements throughout.
Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Premier Realty
651-615-7482
Buyer Represented by: RE/MAX Advantage Plus
| Listing Id: | 7084622 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $299,900 |
| Close Price: | $315,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-08-27 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Three Quarter: | 0 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Bathrooms One Quarter: | 0 |
| Living Area: | 1,322 |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $4,149 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Brooklyn Center |
| County Or Parish: | Hennepin |
| Subdivision Name: | Meadowlark Gardens |
| Postal Code: | 55430 |
| Year Built: | 1949 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,322 |
| Accessibility Features: | None |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned |
| Basement: | Yes |
| Basement: | Full, Storage Space, Unfinished |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Total: | 1322 |
| Construction Materials: | Block |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | Hwy 100 to 57th Ave N east to James ave N right to home. |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Fencing: | Chain Link, Partial |
| Fireplace Features: | Family Room, Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Foundation Area: | 1,082 |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Heating: | Forced Air |
| High School District: | Brooklyn Center |
| Levels: | One and One Half |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-08 |
| Lot Features: | Tree Coverage - Medium |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.23 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 75 x 135 |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Amenities Unit: | Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window |
| Assessment Pending: | No |
| Bath Description: | 1/2 Basement, Main Floor Full Bath |
| Dining Room Description: | Eat In Kitchen |
| DPResource: | Yes |
| Expected Market Date: | 2026-07-16 |
| Foreclosure Status: | No |
| Fractional Ownership Yn: | No |
| Fuel: | Natural Gas |
| Garage Dimensions: | 17 x 22 |
| Garage Square Feet: | 374 |
| Lender Owned: | No |
| Manufactured Home: | N |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Yearly/Seasonal: | Yearly |
| School District Number: | 286 |
| School District Phone: | 7635612120 |
| Special Search: | Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry |
| Tax With Assessments: | $4,149 |
| Other Structures: | Gazebo |
| Parcel Number: | 0211821410105 |
| Parking Features: | Detached Garage, Concrete |
| Pasture Area: | 0 |
| Pool Features: | None |
| Postal City: | Brooklyn Center |
| Public Survey Range: | 21 |
| Public Survey Section: | 02 |
| Public Survey Township: | 118 |
| Road Frontage Type: | City Street |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Roof: | Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Pitched |
| Sewer: | City Sewer/Connected |
| State Or Province: | MN |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Water Source: | City Water/Connected |
| Wooded Area: | 0 |
| Zoning Description: | Residential-Single Family |
| Township: | Brooklyn Center |
| Above Grade Sq Ft Total: | 1322 |
| Below Grade Sq Ft Total: | 0 |
| Main Level Finished Area: | 1082 |
| Total Area: | 1,322 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Exterior Features: | Vinyl |
| Foundation Details: | Block |
| School District Full Name: | 286 - Brooklyn Center |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-08-25 |
| For Sale Or Lease: | For Sale |
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