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5248 44th Ave S

Amazing Minnehaha Home!!!

3 Beds | 1 Bath | 989 SQFT | 2 Car Garage

Excellent, turn key 3BR home in the beautiful Minnehaha neighborhood.

Gleaming kitchen and hardwood floors. 3BR on one level. Updated appliances, windows and landscape. Spacious backyard and attached 2 stall garage! Be sure to check out the virtual tour. Ready to, go-don't miss this one!

Structure Information

Main Level
Living Room: 15×10
Kitchen: 10×10
Bedroom 1: 14×10
Bedroom 2: 11×10
Bedroom 3: 10×10

Additional Amenities
Bathrooms: 1, Full: 1
Heating System: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Garage Spaces: 2

Neighborhood

Minnehaha

The Minnehaha neighborhood is found in south Minneapolis, and within the Nokomis community. Minnehaha, as well as its neighbor, Hiawatha, derived its name from an Ojibwe phrase cited in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, The Song of Hiawatha. Minnehaha means "laughing waters," as the waterfall in Minnehaha Park was nicknamed in Longfellow's poem.

Tree-lined streets characterize the neighborhood with homes ranging in many types of architectural styles. The lovely and alluring neighborhood is home to around 3,000 residents, all of which appreciate the features that Minnehaha has to offer. The housing styles comprise of comfortable single-family homes. Most of the homes were built between 1920 through 1960 and were constructed as bungalows, and mini-Tudors, with occasional one-story ranch styles.

Minehaha is a part of the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association. Every year, NENA puts on several community wide events. The annual NENA garage sale brings buyers and sellers together for a neighborhood wide sale. Whether you’re looking to clean out the basement or seeking reasonably priced hidden treasures, this is the event for everyone. Another event held in early fall is the Monarch Festival. The festival offers everything from food, music, and dance, to Monarch and habitat education, to hands-on art and native plant sales, all while highlighting the Minnesota-Mexico connection and celebrating the Monarch butterfly’s amazing 2,300 mile migration. The Night Before New Year’s Eve celebration on December 30th, is a family-oriented, free event, that offers parents and kids a chance to celebrate the coming New Year a night early. The celebration includes food, carnival games, live music, marshmallow roasting over a bonfire, hayrides, a photo booth, the famous Nokomis Fish Pond, a “midnight” (7:55pm) countdown complete with noisemakers and much more.

Al Vento is a popular Italian restaurant in the area that offers many special dishes. The restaurant serves a buffet, as well as appetizers and entrees. This dining location is a must visit, and is the perfect place for a date night or a celebration. Al Vento will be sure not to disappoint. Sassy Spoon offers visitors a truly unique dining experience. An entirely gluten-free restaurant, Sassy Spoon serves “wholesome food with attitude.” What began as a food truck quickly became a popular hit among health enthusiasts and those with dietary restrictions. Today, Sassy Spoon operates its own restaurant and delights customers with its healthy, wholesome approach to food. Cap’s Grille is another unique restaurant located within the neighborhood. Specializing in BBQ, namely their BBQ pork ribs, Cap’s Grille offers delicious food in a scenic location. Additionally, their unique “Picnic in the Park” service is popular among visitors. Customers can call ahead and order all of the supplies needed for a picnic meal in the nearby Minnehaha Regional Park. Like all great things, mastering the perfect BBQ ribs takes time, and Cap’s Grille has put the time in. Pioneer Press named them “Twin Cities Best BBQ’D Pork Ribs”, the Star Tribune proclaimed them “Best Pork Chops in the Twin Cities”, and City Pages declared that they have the “Twin Cities Best Weekend Breakfast” and one of the "Ten Great Takeout Spots". With accolades such as these, one can not go wrong visiting Cap’s Grille. For those looking for something entertaining to do in the Minnehaha neighborhood, the Town Hall Lanes hold the answer. A bowling alley, bar, and grill, Town Hall Lanes provide the perfect venue to get together with friends.

While the Minnehaha neighborhood does not have any parks located entirely within its neighborhood area, it does house a portion of a large regional park that shares its name:

Minnehaha Regional Park: Minnehaha Regional Park is one of the oldest and most visited parks within the entire state of Minnesota. This is largely due to its beautiful scenery and unique attractions. At 167.24 acres, the park encompasses a significant portion of the Hiawatha neighborhood. The biggest attraction at the park is its 53-foot waterfall. Minnehaha Falls is incredibly scenic year-round, with gushing water during the warmer months and a frozen ice crystal drop off in the wintertime. Visitors from all around travel here to see the falls and take pictures. Other attractions include limestone bluffs, a river, bandstand, biking paths, decorative fountains, a disc golf course, gardens, picnic areas, a playground, numerous art sculptures, volleyball courts, a wading pool, and trails. Also located within the park is the Sea Salt Eatery which offers fresh seafood, wine, beer, ice cream, and more. Encompassing the southern half of the Hiawatha neighborhood, Minnehaha Regional Park is an integral part of the local community, and each year it draws in more than 850,000 visitors. The Minnehaha neighborhood hosts the Longfellow Gardens and a section of the Minnehaha Creek.

Local Community Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota is the largest city within the entire state. As one of the “Twin Cities,” Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul constitute the 16th largest metro area in the nation. With over 400,000 residents, Minneapolis is a dynamic and bustling city.

Minneapolis is a very important economic center in the Midwest. Second only to Chicago, Minneapolis offers much of the employment and industry found in the Midwest area. Known for its high concentration of Fortune 500 companies, Minneapolis is recognized as a global city for its impact on the global economy. Major corporations such as Target, U.S. Bancorp, Xcel Energy, Ameriprise Financial, and Thrivent Financial have established their corporate headquarters within Minneapolis. Additional major employers include Accenture, Allina Health, Fairview Health Services, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and more.

There are many amenities located in and around the city. With a heavy emphasis on the arts, residents and visitors alike enjoy renowned landmarks such as the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, Weisman Art Museum, the Guthrie Theater, the Orpheum Theater, Orchestra Hall, First Avenue, and more. Additionally, Minneapolis is a premier athletics city, with Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins baseball team, Target Center, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball team, and U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings football team all being located within the city. Minneapolis also includes fine dining, fabulous infrastructure, and first-class medical care facilities all within the city limits.

The city has a total land area of nearly 59-square miles, of which a little over 5 percent is water. The major route through the city is Interstate 94, which comes from the Brooklyn Park area and connects with Interstate 35W. This leads into the city of Richfield. Interstate 94 continues eastward towards St. Paul. The route that comes in from the west is Interstate 394 from the St. Louis Park area. These Interstates, along with other major highways and transit services, offer convenient travel for the city's commuters, not only into the Downtown area, but the surrounding suburbs and beyond.

Map of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Map of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hennepin County

Hennepin County is home to Minneapolis, and contains the largest county population for the state of Minnesota. It is located in the heart of the seven county metro, and is surrounded by Carver, Anoka, Ramsey, Dakota, and Scott County. Hennepin County hosts hundreds of live music concerts, sporting events, 5k fundraisers, and other fun activities.

Hennepin County also is home to the Mall of America, The Country's largest indoor mall. The Mall of America is seen as a tourist destination for hundreds of thousands every year and contains hundreds of stores. The Mall also has a fully functioning indoor amusement park, Nickelodeon Universe and an underwater sea life aquarium for individuals and families to enjoy on a daily basis.

Outside of the hustle and bustle of any major downtown, Hennepin county has dozens of major lakes and lake communities where people can slow down and enjoy the summer months on boats and beaches.

Map of Hennepin County, Minnesota
Map of Hennepin County, Minnesota
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