3241 42nd Avenue S

This quintessential South Minneapolis Craftsman Bungalow is brimming with timeless character, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates--plus a yard that's a gardener's dream! Located on extra-wide 42nd Avenue, the home's proximity to shops, restaurants, and parks makes it ideal for anyone seeking classic South Minneapolis charm with modern comfort. The inviting front porch opens to a bright, efficient floor plan with hardwood floors throughout. The main level features a spacious living and dining area, a bedroom, and a magnificent kitchen that blends old and new with a new countertop, tile backsplash, sink, dishwasher, and induction stove--all beautifully complementing the original 1908 cabinets. Enjoy morning light in the cozy breakfast nook overlooking the lush garden. Stunning woodwork adds warmth, while a high-efficiency furnace (2020) and central A/C ensure year-round comfort. Upstairs offers two bedrooms with extra-large closets and a stairway window that fills the home with cross breezes and backyard views. Step outside to a private, fully fenced garden oasis with a 12x14 floating deck and wisteria-draped pergola, a 12-foot custom stone patio with ambient lighting, veggie and shade gardens, a black raspberry tunnel, squash cage, and a mature hydrangea tree. The deep lot and set-back neighboring home create a sunny, corner-lot feel--without the extra winter shoveling! Lovingly maintained and move-in ready, this home is ready to delight its next owner.