2447 Colfax Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
- $509,000
- 6
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 3,151
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $509,000
- List Price
- $525,000
- Closing Date
- Jul 17, 2026
- MLS#
- 7068074
- Status
- CLOSED
- Type
- Multifamily
- Style
- (MF) Duplex Up and Down
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Area
- 3,151
- Acres
- 0.13
- Neighborhood
- 47
- Year Built
- 1900
Property Description
A prime opportunity for owner-occupants or investors, this classic 1900s duplex at 2447 Colfax is situated in a vibrant neighborhood filled with parks, trails, and diverse entertainment. Recognized by the Betsy-Tacy Society for its literary significance, this historic site was once the home of author Maud Hart Lovelace’s sister and brother-in-law. The property features expansive upper and lower wrap-around porches, a shared patio, and a two-car detached garage. Above the garage, a finished 16x19 climate-controlled studio provides additional income, currently rented for $350/month. Inside, Unit 1 ($1,700/mo) offers an open-concept layout with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and central air. Unit 2 ($2,200/mo) spans two floors, including a fully finished third-floor loft with its own kitchenette and living space. Significant updates provide peace of mind, including a 2023 roof, newer Carrier furnaces, and updated electrical. This solid, well-maintained duplex is ready for its next chapter—come see it for yourself!
Additional Information
- School District
- Minneapolis
- Amenities Shared
- Laundry, Patio
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Fencing
- None
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Lot Description
- Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Tree Coverage - Light
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Roof
- Age Over 8 Years, Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Pitched
- Heating
- Baseboard, Ductless Mini-Split, Forced Air, Humidifier, Other
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Basement
- Daylight/Lookout Windows, Full
- Parking
- Detached Garage, Concrete, Electric, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, No Int Access to Dwelling, Storage
- Garage Spaces
- 2
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