2820 42nd Avenue S

This lovingly cared for 1917 bungalow blends original Craftsman character with thoughtful modern updates. Inside, discover hardwood floors, wood arches and molding, and a built-in dining-room cabinet. A screened three-season porch offers a welcoming spot for crisp fall nights. The main level offers a living room with a brick mantle wood burning fireplace to stay cozy all winter long, a formal dining room, an efficient kitchen with newer appliances (2023) and sliding glass doors to the back deck. The upper level offers two bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bath with new skylight and remote blinds and opener (2024 ). The lower level offers a second living space, laundry and more storage. Beyond the show stopping curb appeal the exterior of the home provides a fully fenced back yard with mature trees, space to garden and an oversized one car garage. Enjoy an exceptional Cooper neighborhood location, just steps from West River Parkway trails and two blocks from the Midtown Greenway. Longfellow Market, Dogwood Coffee, Laune Bread, neighborhood restaurants, shops, and services are all minutes away. It's conveniently located for an easy drive to downtown Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and University of Minnesota campuses. Big-ticket improvements include a new roof on the house and garage (2024), garage siding (2025), gutters with guards (2022), furnace (2020), central A/C (2023), whole house interior paint, including ceilings (2022), whole house exterior paint (2025), chimney crowns and tuck pointing (2024).