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About this home
Welcome home to this beautifully updated end-unit townhome, where natural light pours in from every angle and stunning river views create a peaceful, treehouse-like setting. Bright, spacious, and thoughtfully refreshed, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and style. The flexible lower level features a large bonus room with its own private entrance, making it an ideal space for a home office, guest suite, fitness room, or additional living area. Whether you're enjoying the serene views, relaxing in the light-filled living spaces, or taking advantage of the versatile floor plan, this home offers a unique opportunity to enjoy both privacy and convenience in an exceptional setting.
TownhomeProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$196Price/Sq.Ft.
$250/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amanda Athayde• Home Avenue Flat Fee Realty
West Bloomington, located between Hyland Lake Park Reserve and the Minnesota River Valley, is a residential and park-rich Bloomington neighborhood with wooded ravines and winding cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Normandale Lake District near W 84th St and Normandale Blvd, where lakeside paths, small offices, and low-key eateries set a steady daily rhythm. Bush Lake Ski Jump and Hyland Hills Ski Area act as local landmarks that shape the outdoor calendar. Streets mix mid-century ramblers with larger contemporary rebuilds, often framed by mature trees. Trail links and green corridors connect pockets of housing to water, prairie, and playfields.
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Offer insights
5501 Auto Club Rd · $499,999
$499K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $499K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
46 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Panoramic views
Skylight
Vaulted ceilings
Paneled doors
Wet bar
Sun room
In-ground sprinkler system
Kitchen window
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet
Main floor primary bedroom
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (main floor primary bedroom included)
Bathrooms
One full bath
One three-quarter bath (primary)
One half bath on main floor
Private primary bath
Walk-in shower stall
Kitchen
Cooktop
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Exhaust fan
Breakfast bar
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer hookups
Washer
Dryer
Laundry sink
Laundry room (lower level / basement)
Heating & cooling
Boiler and forced air heating
Fireplace heating (masonry gas insert, circulating)
Central air conditioning
Gas and electric fuel options
Exterior features
Patio
Porch
Vinyl exterior
Tree coverage (medium)
Underground utilities
Sidewalks
City street frontage
Home design
Residential attached property
Two levels
Main level primary bedroom
Walkout basement
Parking
Attached garage (2 spaces, concrete)
Construction
Block and concrete construction
Asphalt roof (aged 8 years or less)
Block foundation
Utilities
City water connected
City sewer connected
Electric service with circuit breakers (Xcel Energy)
Fuel: natural gas and electric
HOA & community
Bluff Place Association Phase 1
Quarterly association fee
Association fee covers hazard insurance, lawn care, snow removal and other items
Community in-ground sprinkler system
Financial info
Conventional mortgage type (listed)
Other
Living area approximately 2,555 sq ft (above grade and below grade combined)
Above grade finished area and main level finished area noted
Lot approximately 0.4 acres
Electricity and solar
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Rambler style townhome w/great Bluff views! One owner, quality built w/full basement and bonus room under garage. Bright and spacious floor plan with lots of windows. Huge master suite w/private bath. New carpet and paint. Extensive upgrades throughout.
Public Records
Aug 1, 1986
Sold
$181,581
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,388 (−2.2%)
2025
$5,506 (+11.7%)
2024
$4,932 (+3.5%)
2023
$4,763 (+1.2%)
2022
$4,707 (+11.5%)
2021
$4,221 (−1.0%)
2020
$4,264 (+0.1%)
2019
$4,259 (+4.3%)
2018
$4,085 (+4.7%)
2017
$3,901 (−0.6%)
2015
$3,924 (+6.3%)
$108,900 + $153,900
$262,800
2014
$3,693 (+2.3%)
2013
$3,610 (−0.7%)
2012
$3,637
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
231 ft.
Lot depth
14 ft.
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,182
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,182
Year built
1987
Style
Townhouse
County
Hennepin County
APN
04 115 21 34 0007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R-1
PD
BP
Single-Family Residential District
The Single-Family Residential R-1 District is intended to: Serve as the core zoning district for single-family residential uses; Allow compatible non-single family residential and institutional uses; and Protect natural resources and ensure compatible redevelopment through appropriate development standards.
Zone overlays
Planned Development Overlay Districts
Bluff Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Medical office
Public service
Feb 4, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Work on a fireplace.
Electrical
Feb 4, 2021 • Final
Mechanical/hvac
Install a gas fireplace and a gas line.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bloomington, MN • 55437
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Sun exposure
61/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5501 Auto Club Rd
$494,061
$5,938 under list price of $500K
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