#6719686, Listing Office: Prudden & Company
1617 Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
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About 1617 Franklin Ave
Situated in one of Minneapolis' most coveted neighborhoods, this extraordinary 4-bedroom, 5-bath residence offers an unmatched combination of privacy, space, and modern comfort—just steps from Lake of the Isles and Kenwood Park. The home is defined by a spectacular great room that seamlessly integrates a sprawling main floor family room with a gourmet center-island kitchen and an inviting informal dining area—perfect for both relaxed living and elegant entertaining. A true rarity in the city, the oversized flat backyard offers exceptional outdoor space for recreation, gardening, or even a pool with it's ideal southern exposure. Inside, modern conveniences abound, including a heated attached 3-car garage, spacious mudroom, and a large laundry room equipped with dual washer/dryer sets— all designed to meet the needs of active households. The stunning top-floor primary suite features soaring vaulted ceilings, a huge walk-in closet and spa-like en suite bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate walk-in shower. Ample storage throughout completes the offering, providing both luxury and practicality in equal measure. This is a rare opportunity to own a sophisticated urban sanctuary in the heart of Lowry Hill—where timeless architecture meets easy living just minutes from Minneapolis' finest parks, trails, and the Chain of Lakes.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
- Heating: Hot Water, Radiant Floor
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,575,000
- Price/SqFt: $376
- HOA Amount: $0
- Lot: Many Trees
- Directions: Lake of the Isles Parkway to Franklin Avenue, East to home.
- Year Built: 1907
- Living Area: 4,181 SqFt
- MLS Number: 6726397
- MLS Name: NORTHSTAR
- Office Name: Compass
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Nearby schools
4
Kenwood Community School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•2013 Penn Ave S
2
Whittier International Baccalaureate World School
Public Magnet PK-5
1.0 mi
•315 W 26th St
2
Emerson Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
1.1 mi
•120 W 15th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $114,286. The majority of Minneapolis, MN residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 1617 Franklin Ave
The listing price of 1617 Franklin Ave property is $1,575,000.
The property 1617 Franklin Ave is a house located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405.
Coming Soon: 1617 Franklin Ave is Coming Soon. This listing has not previously been on the market, but will be on the market soon (no showings are allowed yet). A listing contract has been executed.
The nearby schools for 1617 Franklin Ave are: Kenwood Community School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Whittier International Baccalaureate World School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Emerson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Loveworks Academy for Arts (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Anwatin Community Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Downtown Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Merc (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fair Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 1617 Franklin Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 1617 Franklin Ave is 4,181 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1617 Franklin Ave is 1907.
This home is located at 1617 Franklin Ave in Minneapolis, MN and zip code 55405 in the Lake of the Isles neighborhood. This 4,181 square foot home was built in 1907. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,575,000.
Minneapolis, MN housing market in April 2025 saw over 466 listings sold above listed price, more than 213 sold at listed price and over 261 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Minneapolis, MN real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 23%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 28 days, the median list price was $354,417.