2109 James Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55405

$2,000,000

Nestled back on a .38 acre lot, this Lowry Hill home offers bountiful nature & privacy not often found in an urban setting.

Virtual Tour

https://homecomingphoto.com/u/8gy

View of the terrace from the dining room.

This is one of those feel-good homes you have to go inside to experience.

Directly off the foyer is the formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace.

French doors from the living room lead to the cozy wood-paneled den.

Located on the back of the house, this addition offers 180 degrees of garden and yard views..

Inset cabinetry, custom tile, professional appliances...

Timeless details: Paneled walls, carved newel posts & balusters, and built-in drawers.

Gorgeous leaded-paned French swing windows.

Sunroom meets Den meets Library = perfection!

The dining room has the original refurbished clay tiled floors & endless windows!

View from the kitchen, through the dining room, into the living room.

This atrium style dining nook is incredible all 4-seasons.

Custom mudroom with built-in lockers just off the kitchen.

Primary bedroom with decorative fireplace and views of LOTI.

The primary en suite bathroom has 2 large vanities.

The primary bath has luxe floor-to-ceiling tilework.

Bedroom number 2 was originally the principal bedroom and has 2 closets.

Off Bedroom #2 is a lovely screened porch.

Full bathroom off the 2nd floor hallway.

Bedroom #3 has an en suite bathroom with "roll-in" handicap accessible shower.

An original "sleeping" porch off bedroom #4 serves as an amazing work-from-home space 6-7 months of the year.

Charming white & black tiled 3/4 bathroom on the 3rd floor.

In the winter, the basement family room quickly becomes the most coveted room in the house. Warm and cozy!

The perfect hang-out space with limestone walls.

The lower level bathroom is just as beautiful as ones upstairs.

The stately front entrance beckons you indoors with a warm welcome.

21xx James Ave is a coveted one-way & one-block long street, between Franklin & 22nd.

Note the large flat grassy area - ideal for bags or bocce!

The newer driveway offers plenty of off-street parking.

Or, the perfect spot to play basketball or ride a trike.

Heaven. This terrance is situated above a large storage shed.

Below the terrace is this brick storage shed for outdoor toys and tools.

The gate and pathway from the front yard to the shed offers ez access to Lake of Isles' trails.

Water feature in the backyard is a babbling brook.

The backyard is a true oasis with multiple hang-out areas and pathways along the gardens.

No other yard like it in Mpls - truly serene.

View from the bench to back of the house.

Ideally located 5 minutes from the HWY and less than 10 minutes to DT Mpls.

Just off of Lake of the Isles = views + privacy.

5 minute walk to the neighborhood favorite icecream store (homemade & delicious!).

10 minute walk to Kenwood Elementary and neighboring shops and restaurant.

10 minute walk to the iconic Cherry and the Spoon.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,705 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,553 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,000,000 List Date: 3/22/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

LOCATION, location... Nestled between Lake of the Isles & DT Mpls, renowned architect, Harry Wild Jones, designed this stately 1909 American Tudor Revival. Situated on an oversized lot, the house exudes a magical, casual elegance. Effortlessly melding historic beauty with thoughtful renovations. Main floor highlights include a beautifully crafted open staircase; a chef's kitchen with an atrium-style dining nook, inset cabinetry, walk-in pantry, & prof appliances; custom oak mudroom; a sun-filled formal dining rm w/ orig clay floor tiles; Leaded French doors; a cozy den w/ rich oak wookwork & built-in bookshelves; and, a spacious formal living room with the orig woodburning fireplace. The backyard is STUNNING w/ multiple access points for seamless indoor/outdoor living. A true oasis with an expansive tiered bluestone patio & terrace, mature gardens, and a peaceful babbling brook. Plus, the perfect sodded flat area for kids & adults alike. Note the clever (large) bike + canoe + paddleboa ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6751992

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Other Parking Spaces: 2
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1909
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: 4
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1921
Above Grd Total SqFt: 4847
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1858
Total SqFt: 6705
Total Finished Sqft: 4995.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Lake of the Isles
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1858
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 100x166x100x161
Acres: 0.38
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: Roll-In Shower Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Walk-In Closet; Walk-Up Attic Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full; Partially Finished Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Materials: Stone Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: Full Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: Decorative; Wood Burning Foundation: Stone Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Internet Options: Cable; Fiber Optic Laundry: In Basement Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Storage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite; Renovated Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront Type: Lake View

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2026-03-23
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2026-05-08
Original List Price: 2650000
Sales Close Price: 2000000
ListPrice: 2295000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2109
Street Name: James
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: S
Postal City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
State: MN
Zip Code: 55405
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Lake Of The Isles Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 30006

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 4330
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 665

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 111
Lake Chain Acreage: 1049
Lake Chain Name: Minneapolis
Lake Depth: 31

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 396

Public Survey Info

Range#: 24
Section#: 33
Township#: 29

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Office	9.3x11.3	Upper
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	12x14.1	Third
Kitchen	22x18.10	Main
Family Room	22.5x16.1	Lower
Mud Room	5.11x12	Main
Dining Room	27.2x13.4	Main
Foyer	14.4x17.6	Main
Informal Dining Room	10.11x7.9	Main
Living Room	23.7x16.8	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	16.6x16.2	Third
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12.11x14.2	Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom	20.11x13.6	Upper
First (1st) Bedroom	16.2x16.10	Upper

Documents

Floor Plans ›

2109 James Ave S- Additional Information ›

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity SM Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. The information provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. ©2026 Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc All rights reserved.

2109 James Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (MLS# 6751992)