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Rare opportunity to own in the desirable Bluff Place community, tucked into a beautiful wooded setting overlooking the Minnesota River! This exceptional 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome offers a wonderful combination of privacy, views, and comfortable one-level living. The main level features a spacious living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet, and a bright sunroom overlooking the natural surroundings. The walkout lower level provides two additional bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, generous family room space, and direct access to the private patio. Enjoy the convenience of an attached 2-car heated garage and the benefits of association living. A truly special location with beautiful river views and a peaceful, wooded atmosphere, yet conveniently located in West Bloomington with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, trails, and major roadways. Don't miss this rare opportunity to make this unique property your new home!
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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Market insights
5523 Auto Club Rd · $490,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$490,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,297. (36% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Kitchen window
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet
Main floor primary bedroom
All living facilities on one level
Primary bedroom suite
Patio access
Washer/dryer hookup
Walk-in closet
Finished basement with daylight/lookout and egress windows
Brick wood-burning fireplace in family room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total
Main level bedroom (primary) noted
Lower level bedrooms (two)
Bathrooms
One full bath
One three-quarter bath (basement)
One half bath on main floor
Primary bedroom has private ensuite and full primary bath
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room in lower level/basement
Gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Forced air heat
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Stone and vinyl exterior
Walkout basement
Yard on a 0.4-acre lot
City street frontage (publicly maintained)
Home design
Attached residential property
Single-level living with lower-level finished area
One story (plus lower level)
Patio entry
Parking
Attached insulated and heated garage with garage door opener
Concrete driveway
2-car garage
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Asphalt roof (8 years old or newer)
Foundation area approximately 1,182
Utilities
City water connected
City sewer connected
Natural gas fuel
Electric on circuit breakers
HOA & community
Bluff Place Association Phase 1
HOA fee $250 monthly (includes hazard insurance, lawn care, snow removal)
Financial info
Property free and clear (no mortgage indicated)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
**Agents, please read agent remarks** Awesome opportunity to own on the River Bluff in West Bloomington, rarely for sale, small development and self run association. Gorgeous river views with wooded lot and large walkout basement onto private patio. One level living, (washer and dryer in basement) with w/d hook up on main floor. New handsome flooring throughout main level newly painted. Large primary bedroom with it's own bathroom and sunroom. Great eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile. The lower level is cozy with two large bedrooms each featuring walk-in closets and a three quarter bathroom. One year HSA warranty included for the buyers.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1987
Sold
$174,880
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,508 (+5.4%)
$175,900 + $223,900
$399,800
2025
$5,228 (+13.5%)
$165,800 + $237,600
$403,400
2024
$4,606 (+3.5%)
2023
$4,450 (−2.0%)
2022
$4,541 (+11.0%)
2021
$4,092 (+3.2%)
2020
$3,965 (−1.2%)
2019
$4,012
2018
$4,010 (+3.7%)
2017
$3,865 (+10.0%)
2015
$3,513 (+2.1%)
2014
$3,439 (+2.1%)
2013
$3,370 (−1.3%)
2012
$3,415
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
196 ft.
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
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 33 0019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
May 16, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a gas water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
62/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
1.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5523 Auto Club Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $355,000 and $535,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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