Kenny Elementary
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
5720 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340





Classic Southwest Minneapolis Charm Meets Modern Comfort!
Welcome to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready home in the highly sought-after Kenny neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis! Full of character, warmth, and thoughtful updates, this home offers the perfect blend of classic charm, inviting living spaces, and everyday convenience.
Step inside and discover original hardwood floors throughout the main level, beautiful architectural details, and distinctive coved ceilings in the living room. A cozy gas fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, creating an inviting space to relax and unwind. The unique, open main-level floor plan offers wonderful flow and generous space for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living.
The kitchen features an open layout with convenient countertop seating and high-end appliances, including a recently updated dishwasher. With two bedrooms on the main level and two additional bedrooms upstairs, along with a full & 3/4 bath on each level, this home offers a flexible layout to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, whether you need space for guests, a home office, or separate living areas. Upstairs, you'll also appreciate the full wall of built-in storage drawers and an additional walk-in closet conveniently located outside the bedrooms.
Step outside and enjoy the large, fully fenced backyard and fabulous three-season screened-in porch—the perfect setting for morning coffee, relaxing summer evenings, or entertaining family and friends. An additional concrete parking slab provides extra space for vehicles, a basketball hoop, outdoor games, and more!
This home has been nicely maintained, with numerous thoughtful improvements that add comfort and peace of mind. The basement was refreshed in 2020 with new flooring, an updated family room, and a laundry room featuring new built-in cabinets. Additional improvements include a new hot water heater in 2023, new furnace in 2024, and new air conditioner in 2026, along with updated lighting throughout the home. The unfinished portion of the basement offers abundant possibilities for additional storage, a home gym, workshop, or hobby space, and includes high-capacity storage shelving.
Enjoy the best of Southwest Minneapolis living in the walkable and desirable Kenny neighborhood! Conveniently located near schools, Grass Lake, Lake Harriet, Minnehaha Creek, neighborhood parks, beautiful bike trails, local shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and popular area attractions. With easy highway access, getting around Minneapolis and the entire Twin Cities is a breeze.
In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 83% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes.
$439,000
Higher than the Minneapolis median
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
$5,361/yr
Higher than the Minneapolis median
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
$2,369/mo
Higher than the Minneapolis median
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
$901/mo
Higher than the Minneapolis median
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
$2,281/mo
Higher than the Minneapolis median
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
83%
Higher than Minneapolis overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
1953
Similar to the Minneapolis median
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
The share of homes built during each period.
The share of housing units in each building type.
21 min
Similar to the Minneapolis median
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
97%
Higher than Minneapolis overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Minneapolis Public School District
This home is in the Kenny Elementary, Anthony Middle and Southwest High attendance areas of Minneapolis Public School District.
5720 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-33405757 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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(612) 668-30305649 Knox Avenue S in Minneapolis, MN, is listed at $515,000 as of Nov 11, 2026 ($300 per finished square foot and 8 days on market).
Minneapolis Public School District. It is in the attendance areas for Kenny Elementary (grades K-5, 0.3 mi), Anthony Middle (grades 6-8, 0.2 mi) and Southwest High (grades 9-12, 1.7 mi), according to Minnesota Department of Education 2025-26 boundaries. Assignments can change, so confirm enrollment with the district.
Property taxes are $7,451 for 2026.
No. The listing shows no homeowners association fee.
The average one-way commute for the surrounding area is 21 minutes, compared with 24 minutes for the Twin Cities metro. About 52% of workers drive alone. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the surrounding census tract.
In the surrounding census tract, the median home value is $439,000 and the median property tax bill is $5,361 a year; typical owner costs with a mortgage are $2,369 a month. These are area estimates, not figures for this home.
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