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5301 Penn Avenue N
5301 Penn Avenue N
5301 Penn Avenue N
5301 Penn Avenue N
5301 Penn Avenue N

5301 Penn Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 - MLS# 7153823

MLS® #: 7153823|Days on Market: 27|Listed: Oct 1, 2026

$299,900

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,478
Acres
0.18
Year Built
1955
Property Type
Residential
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Garages
1.5
Days on Market
27
School District
286 - Brooklyn Center

This is the seller you want to buy a house from! Mr. Clean lives here and has meticulous records of improvements. Furnace 12/2014, AC 5/2017, Washer 5/2022, Dryer 7/2003, WSO 5/2018, Water heater 5/20223, Appliances 2012, Windows 8/2008 and the rest 4/2018, Roof 11/2012, Kitchen, Bathroom and concrete driveway 2005. 3 bedrooms on main level (one could be a formal dining room if so desired). Updated eat-in kitchen, spacious living/dining room with beautiful, coved ceilings and glistening hardwood floors throughout the majority of the main level. Updated bathroom completes this level. 3 season sunny breezeway between the house and garage to enjoy your morning coffee or that evening cocktail after a long day as you look over your privacy fenced backyard. If you choose you could move outside and relax on the patio or deck. Lower level is knotty pine family room complete with a dry bar, operational glass block window to let in the fresh air. Garage is spacious enough to accommodate a full-size p/u with an 8-foot box and a motorcycle. Seller is willing to leave a lot of the personal property at no expense to the buyers if they are interested. Quick closing and possession are available.

5301 Penn Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

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Interior Information

BasementBlock, Finished, Full, Storage Space
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingForced Air
FuelNatural Gas
Fireplaces2
Fireplace FeaturesElectric, Family Room, Living Room
LaundryIn Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
ElectricCircuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Size & Levels

LevelsOne
Total Finished Sq Ft1,478 sq ft
Above Grade Finished1,022 sq ft
Below Grade Finished456 sq ft
Main Level Finished912 sq ft

Bathrooms

Full Baths1
1/2 Baths1
Bathroom Details1/2 Basement, Basement, Main Floor Full Bath

Rooms

Main Level Rooms

Living Room23' x 11'
Dining Room11' x 8'
Kitchen19' x 8'
Bedroom12' x 10'
Bedroom 211' x 10'
Bedroom 311' x 10'
Patio26' x 12'
Deck16' x 10'
Breezeway11' x 10'

Lower Level Rooms

Family Room34' x 11'

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorAluminum Siding
ConstructionBlock
RoofAge Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched
FoundationBlock
Patio / PorchDeck, Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Screened, Side Porch
Garage Stalls1.5
Garage Size24x15 (360 sq ft)
Garage Door9' wide x 7' tall
ParkingAttached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener

Lot & Utilities

Property SubtypeSingle Family
Lot Size0.18 acres
Lot Dimensions60x130
Lot DescriptionCorner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
ZoningResidential-Single Family
SubdivisionRobert L Hansens 1st Add
TownshipBrooklyn Center
CountyHennepin
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
WaterCity Water/Connected
Road FrontageCity Street, Curbs, Paved Streets, Storm Sewer
FencingFull, Privacy, Wood
Power CompanyConnexus Energy

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Taxes$4,212
Tax Year2026
Tax w/ Assessments$4,212
Assessment PendingNo
Parcel Number0211821340044
Financing OptionsConventional, VA, FHA, Cash
Assumable MortgageNot Assumable
List TypeExclusive Right To Sell

Location

Call 612-356-2121For Showings and Questions

Neighborhood at a Glance

In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 87% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 22 minutes.

Cost of Ownership

Median home value

$247,800

Lower than the Brooklyn Center median

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,358/yr

Similar to the Brooklyn Center median

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,605/mo

Lower than the Brooklyn Center median

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$739/mo

Higher than the Brooklyn Center median

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Homes in the Area

Owner-occupied homes

87%

Higher than Brooklyn Center overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1955

Similar to the Brooklyn Center median

The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.

Home age by decade

The share of homes built during each period.

  • 1950-195957%
  • 1940-19499%
  • 1939 or earlier13%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached94%

Getting Around

Average commute

22 min

Similar to the Brooklyn Center median

The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.

How people get to work

The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.

  • Drive alone68%
  • Carpool21%
  • Work from home9%

Homes with broadband

91%

Similar than Brooklyn Center overall

The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Estimates for the surrounding census tract, not this specific home.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Schools

Brooklyn Center Community Schools

This home is in the Brooklyn Center Elementary School, Brooklyn Center Middle School and Brooklyn Center High School attendance areas of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

Elementary

Brooklyn Center Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 0.9 mi away

Enrollment
708
Students per teacher
11.8

1500 59th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

(763) 561-4480

Middle

Brooklyn Center Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 1.7 mi away

Enrollment
334
Students per teacher
13.4

6500 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

(763) 561-2120

High

Brooklyn Center High School

Grades 9-12 · 1.7 mi away

Enrollment
539
Students per teacher
15.9

6500 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

(763) 561-2120

School assignments can change. Verify enrollment with Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Education attendance areas (2025-26); NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

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