3101 E Franklin Ave

For Sale

3101 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

This Minneapolis property for sale is located at 3101 E Franklin Ave. The current listed sale price for 3101 E Franklin Ave is $499,500.

Contacts

broker
JoAnna Hicks

Element Commercial Real Estate

Property Details

  • Property Type Office
  • Property Size 2,512 SF
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 5
  • Parking Ratio 1.99 / 1,000 SF
  • Year Built 1952
  • Year Renovated 1972
  • Date Updated Jun 30, 2025

This stunning Mid-Century Modern split-level building, designed by renowned architects Winston and Elizabeth Close, was constructed in 1952 on a prime corner lot in the Seward neighborhood. Built with a distinctive "chassis frame" construction, the structure features exposed redwood columns, expansive 4x4 fixed windows, and a thoughtful design that seamlessly blends form and function. A 1972 addition expanded the space while maintaining the integrity of the original design. With innovative heating and cooling systems, ambient LED lighting, and sustainable solar panels, this timeless workspace is both historically significant and modern in its efficiency. Located on the south end of the property is a dedicated 5-stall surface parking lot.

Located in the heart of Minneapolis’ vibrant Seward neighborhood, this unique property offers an ideal blend of urban convenience and natural surroundings. Just steps from the scenic West River Parkway and Mississippi River trails, it provides easy access to biking, walking, and outdoor recreation. The neighborhood boasts longtime favorites like Seward Café, Seward Community Co-op, and Soberfish, as well as newer hotspots like Darling Cafe and A Bar of Their Own—plus an eclectic mix of independent shops and creative local businesses. The property is well-connected by multiple Metro Transit bus lines and the Franklin Avenue Blue Line station, ensuring seamless access to downtown Minneapolis and beyond.

 

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Location

  • City Minneapolis, MN
  • Neighborhood Seward
  • Zip Code 55406
  • Market Minneapolis St Paul

Points of Interest

  • Prospect Park

    0.85 miles

  • Stadium Village

    0.87 miles

  • Franklin Avenue

    0.99 miles

  • Westgate

    1.05 miles

  • Lake Street/Midtown

    1.15 miles

  • West Bank

    1.16 miles

  • Cedar-Riverside

    1.26 miles

  • Raymond Avenue

    1.53 miles

  • 38th Street

    1.93 miles

  • Government Plaza

    2.16 miles

  • Shell

    0.20 miles

  • Tesoro

    0.45 miles

  • Holiday

    0.73 miles

  • Greenlots

    0.80 miles

  • Speedway

    0.98 miles

  • ChargePoint

    1.19 miles

  • MotoMart

    1.42 miles

  • Bobby and Steve's Auto World

    1.44 miles

  • Marathon Gas

    1.46 miles

  • Winner Gas

    1.74 miles

  • Purple Ramp

    0.48 miles

  • Blue Lot

    0.50 miles

  • C-78

    0.51 miles

  • Parking Lot L

    0.55 miles

  • Gold Garage

    0.55 miles

  • C-6

    0.56 miles

  • Lot C13

    0.58 miles

  • Parking Lot K

    0.65 miles

  • C-24

    0.67 miles

  • C-5

    0.67 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area

    0.62 miles

  • Home2 Suites

    0.77 miles

  • Hampton Inn & Suites

    0.77 miles

  • Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

    0.83 miles

  • Days Inn

    0.85 miles

  • Bobbin House Studio

    0.92 miles

  • Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown

    1.29 miles

  • Wales House

    1.54 miles

  • University Inn

    1.60 miles

  • Aloft Minneapolis

    1.70 miles

  • Seward Community Co-op

    0.18 miles

  • United Noodle

    0.83 miles

  • Fresh Thyme

    0.86 miles

  • Cub Foods

    0.87 miles

  • ALDI

    0.95 miles

  • Target

    1.03 miles

  • Longfellow Market

    1.10 miles

  • Burlington

    1.13 miles

  • Hampden Park Co-op

    1.49 miles

  • Superior Eco Markets

    1.56 miles

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broker
JoAnna Hicks

Element Commercial Real Estate

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