About 2444 Humboldt Avenue S
Iconic “Tulip House” duplex, meticulously maintained and long known as a springtime destination for blooming tulips. Please note: tulips have been removed and are not included in the sale.
Investment opportunity to owner-occupy, or rent both units.
Upper unit currently rented to long-time tenants.
Converted to a duplex in 1920 and beautifully maintained ever since, this 1904 East Isles home was originally designed by James A. Fagan in the late Victorian cottage style. Located on a corner lot in the desirable Isles-Dean neighborhood, it’s just three blocks to Lake of the Isles and within walking distance to restaurants, coffee, grocery stores, and shops.
Both units feature hardwood floors, historic millwork, and updated kitchens and baths. The main floor unit is 1,100 sqft, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Open-concept layout between living, dining, and the updated kitchen with gas fireplace, high ceilings and large windows. Walk out to an enclosed front porch that overlooks the fenced front yard astro turf patio. Remodeled marble bathroom. The primary bedroom opens to the gated private back patio with a newer hot tub (2022), and pergola with canopy to enjoy rain or shine. The second bedroom on the main floor features an enclosed stacked washer and dryer in the closet. Washer and dryer in each unit.
The upper unit is two stories with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and over 1,700 finished sqft, with two private entrances, primary bedroom loft with ensuite bathroom, Juliet balcony, and in-unit washer/dryer. Currently rented.
Recent updates include a new sewer liner (2025), iron fencing around the back patio (2023), new A/C (2018), and roof (2016). Additional improvements include multiple Anderson windows, storm windows, granite kitchen counters in the upstairs unit, remodeled bathrooms, and a new refrigerator in the upper unit (2025). Systems include separate gas and electric meters, two boilers, and two water heaters. Rent both units or owner-occupy.
