Charming Home with Character, Updates & Seller Financing Incentive!
Excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor looking to own or rent! This inviting home combines original character with thoughtful updates and is ready for its next owner.
The entire second floor features new plank flooring, while the main level showcases beautiful hardwood floors, original trim, and a built-in buffet that adds timeless charm and character. The main-floor full bathroom has been tastefully updated for today’s needs.
Additional highlights include a roof approximately 8 years old and exterior stucco in great condition, providing peace of mind and strong curb appeal.
Seller incentive: Seller is offering $13,500 toward the buyer’s closing costs, prepaids, and down payment, if permitted by the buyer’s lender. Seller would like to close by October 30, 2026.
Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity, this property offers a wonderful combination of character, updates, and value.
Come see this great home today!
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$229,900
3838 Girard Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
3beds
1,325sqft
Single Family
Built in 1926
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$230,100 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original characterOriginal trimInviting homeStrong curb appealThoughtful updates
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
William S Thelen 651-470-8254,
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7150192
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,261
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,325
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (21x20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 126
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 936
- Parcel number: 0402924420008
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: California Park Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Minneapolis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,801
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$230,100
$219,000 - $242,000
$2,058/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+35.3%$174/sqft |
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| 4/24/2019 | Listing removed | $1,395$1/sqft |
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| 4/8/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,395+7.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Housing Hub, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2018 | Listing removed | $169,900$128/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Highland Park #4996409 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $169,900+13.3%$128/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Highland Park #4996409 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2017 | Listing removed | $149,900$113/sqft |
Source: Roseville MN #4851117 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $149,900+16.2%$113/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Integrity Re #4851117 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2015 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
Source: Total Real Estate Success Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,300$1/sqft |
Source: Total Real Estate Success Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2015 | Listing removed | $129,000$97/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $129,000+115%$97/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2008 | Sold | $60,000-44.4%$45/sqft |
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| 4/4/2001 | Sold | $108,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,820 -43.8% | $182,600 -4.4% |
| 2024 | $5,020 +116.6% | $191,000 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $2,317 +8.7% | $181,000 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $2,132 +5.6% | $178,000 +14.8% |
| 2021 | $2,019 +2.2% | $155,000 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $1,975 -2.2% | $151,500 +10.2% |
| 2019 | $2,019 +2.2% | $137,500 +10% |
| 2018 | $1,975 +19.2% | $125,000 +20.2% |
| 2017 | $1,656 +4.5% | $104,000 +14.9% |
| 2016 | $1,584 -55.2% | $90,500 +19.9% |
| 2015 | $3,535 +68.3% | $75,500 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $2,100 +49.4% | $72,000 +44% |
| 2013 | $1,406 -9.6% | $50,000 -44.4% |
| 2012 | $1,556 +4.4% | $90,000 |
| 2011 | $1,490 -14% | $90,000 -18.2% |
| 2010 | $1,733 -15.4% | $110,000 -21.7% |
| 2009 | $2,049 +8.2% | $140,500 +4% |
| 2006 | $1,893 +29.5% | $135,100 +15% |
| 2005 | $1,463 +9.5% | $117,500 +15% |
| 2004 | $1,335 +14.1% | $102,200 +11.9% |
| 2002 | $1,171 -50.7% | $91,300 |
| 2001 | $2,372 | -- |
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