Introducing..."The French Cottage in the City!" Back and Better, worth waiting for!! This iconic, architectural gem has been reimagined and enhanced…and the stunning finished product is now a 5 bedroom home, including multiple suites, ready for any family, young or old, large or small … to call HOME(S)! Take a 3-dimensional 'Matterport' tour, then come see in person!! Two separate residences with a one of a kind timeless Main House plus new Carriage House tucked on a private double 1/3 acre wooded lot, with a winding driveway on highly desirable Kenwood Parkway! The fully restored and updated Main House now reveals the addition of third bedroom on the upper level…yes…now three bedrooms up!...an exquisite primary bedroom with bay window sunlight and views, and adjacent, a perfect nursery, office or sitting room with a large sunny deck overlooking the trees. All the sought after charm with the solid quality construction of yesteryear. This, paired with worry free, extensive interior and exterior “new construction” renovations….a new 7 layer hand cut cedar roof (truly a work of art), mechanicals, HVAC/interior air quality control system, electrical, plumbing. Don’t miss the designer interior accents including all new marble bathrooms, a hand carved Italian marble fireplace, sterling silver door knobs, French Oak floors, and high end light fixtures, custom silk window treatments, and endless closet expansions… nothing was spared! An entertainers dream main level with an authentic Parisian kitchen, adjacent wine tasting bistro, two dining rooms, with seating for up to 12 indoor, plus covered outdoor portico dining by the fountain. The new lower level is versatile…a true suite…to accommodate a 4th bedroom, family room & office getaway with modern, sumptuous spa bathroom. The newly finished Carriage House is the 5th bedroom apartment with new kitchen, bath, laundry and skylights. It is remarkable and on its own represents a value of over $250k. Owner’s choice to either rent or enjoy as a separate home office, studio, guest cottage, &/or adult/parent residence. Location offers Lake of the Isles at the end of Kenwood Parkway, and a short walk to the Walker Sculpture Garden and nearby historic Basilica destinations. Where else can you find your fully restored historic “Country House” tucked in the woods in the City for under $1 million with 5 bedrooms, 4 outdoor living areas, 4 gas fireplaces topped off with an iconic “Mushroom Carmel” cedar roof with nearly another century of life remaining? Make this property your legacy for the next century!
Comprehensive book with details on restoration available upon request.
Closed
$965,000
735 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55403
5beds
4,247sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
0.32 Acres Lot
$971,200 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$6,738 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 06, 2025 at 12:16pm
Listed by:
Ellyn J Wolfenson 612-644-3033,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Matthew S Baker 612-860-4222
Bought with:
Timothy A McIntosh
Fazendin REALTORS
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6684235

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 672 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x24
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x16
Deck
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Main
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x7
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 513 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27x19
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Ductless Mini-Split, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer
Features
- Basement: Block
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Circulating, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,247
- Total interior livable area: 4,247 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,837
- Finished area below ground: 892
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel, Heated Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x23), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (9)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Cross
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 140 x 100
- Features: Near Public Transit, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Other, Second Residence, Studio
- Foundation area: 1410
- Parcel number: 2802924420045
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Stucco
- Roof: Shake,Age 8 Years or Less,Wood
Condition
- Age of Property: 104
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected, City Sewer - In Street
- Water: City Water/Connected, City Water - In Street
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Minneapolis
- Subdivision: Summit Park Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability

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