8836 James Ave S

Bloomington, MN 55431

$439,900
Price
5
Beds
1,550 Sq. Ft.
$284 / Sq. Ft.
1,550
Sq. Ft.
$284
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Are you looking for privacy, but also want easy access to major roads? This is the one. Convenient neighborhood and excellent location. Hardwood floors, ceramic tiles, neutral decor, three bedrooms on one level, amusement room and light, bright sunny windows. Lots of original features. Large lot near Penn Lake. The enormous back yard is terrific, sit on the two-tiered deck and entertain. New paint, new water heater, new doors. Cedar Closet. Quiet neighborhood, no through traffic. Close to everything...Are you looking for privacy, but also want easy access to major roads? This is the one. Convenient neighborhood and excellent location. Hardwood floors, ceramic tiles, neutral decor, three bedrooms on one level, amusement room and light, bright sunny windows. Lots of original features. Large lot near Penn Lake. The enormous back yard is terrific, sit on the two-tiered deck and entertain. New paint, new water heater, new doors. Cedar Closet. Quiet neighborhood, no through traffic. Close to everything you need, grocery stores, places of worship, and restaurants and gyms. Stop by and check out this beauty that's turn key and move in ready.
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Property Details for 8836 James Avenue South

Subdivision Name
Penn Glen 1st Add
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 11/27/2025 10:15 AM

Property Details for 8836 James Avenue South

StatusActive
MLS #6822332
Days on Compass27
Taxes$4,239 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1958
Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF
CountyHennepin County

Location

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Building Information for 8836 James Avenue South

Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,527 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,174

Property Taxes

$353

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8836 James Avenue South

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Bloomington
  • County Or Parish: Hennepin
  • County: Hennepin-MN
  • Directions: 394 to Hwy 35W South. Get off on West 90th Street and head East (right) to Knox Avenue South (right) and take your next right onto W 89th Street, then left (north) on James. Home will be on the left.
  • Latitude: 44.842834
  • Longitude: -93.301671
  • Map Coordinate: 134-C3
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Bloomington
  • City and Location Text: Bloomington(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55431
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 27
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 0902724240104
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,239.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 006 BLOCK 002 PENN GLEN 1ST ADDN
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 4239.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 271 - Bloomington
  • School District Number: 271
  • School District Phone: 952-681-6400
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1150.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 400.0
  • SQFT Total: 1550.0
  • Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Many Trees
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x142x29x66x189
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.27
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 775.0000
  • Building Area Total: 2325.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1550.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 775.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 67
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Area: 775.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Pitched
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Egress Window(s), Finished, Full
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Multiple Phone Lines
  • Bath Desc: Full Basement,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Y
  • Garage Square Feet: 0
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: Four or More Level Split
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Deck
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Deck
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 20x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 18x12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 20x16
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck

Property History for 8836 James Avenue South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6822332

$439,900—
Nov 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6822332

—
Jun 27, 2000

Off Market

NorthStar #1509784

—
Jun 20, 2000

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1509784

$164,900—
Jun 8, 2000

Off Market

NorthStar #1498186

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Jun 7, 2000

Off Market

NorthStar #1498186

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Jun 7, 2000

Off Market

NorthStar #1498186

—
May 5, 2000

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1498186

$169,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6822332

$439,900
11/26/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6822332

—
06/27/2000

Off Market

NorthStar #1509784

—
06/20/2000

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1509784

$164,900
06/08/2000

Off Market

NorthStar #1498186

—
06/07/2000

Off Market

NorthStar #1498186

—
06/07/2000

Off Market

NorthStar #1498186

—
05/05/2000

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1498186

$169,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8836 James Avenue South

Taxable ValueLand$149,700Additions$221,400Total$371,100
Tax Record2025$4,679 ($390 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1996CountyHENNEPINAPN09-027-24-24-0104

Schools near 8836 James Avenue South

This home is within Bloomington Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washburn Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Valley View Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Kennedy Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bloomington Transition Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washburn Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Valley View Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kennedy Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Bloomington Transition Center
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 8836 James Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431

8836 James Avenue South is a single family home for sale in Bloomington, MN 55431. This property was listed for sale on November 26, 2025 by RE/MAX Results, it's currently listed at $439,900. This listing's school district is Bloomington Public School District. Nearby schools include Washburn Elementary School, Valley View Middle School and Kennedy Senior High School. 8836 James Avenue South is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 1,550 sqft single family home built in 1958.

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