1018 8th Avenue E, Alexandria, MN 56308
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,656 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7127752
Price Reduced — was $233,500 (↓ $8,500) · M Markdowns
Is 1018 8th Avenue E a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $136/sqft — This home is priced 34% below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $207/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
84 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 59 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~17. This one is past that window.
43% of recent sales closed at or over asking — about half hold full price.
13 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $8,500 — motivation showing.
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$1,422/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,138
- Property taxes
- $141
- Home insurance (est.)
- $131
- Special assessments
- $12
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($45,000) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Holes Garden Park Add, Alexandria, MN.
About This Home
Move-in ready and built to last, this solid four-bedroom home offers space, character, and a convenient central location. Set on a large corner lot, the freshly painted exterior creates a clean first impression, while the rear deck provides an inviting spot for grilling, relaxing, or entertaining. Inside, maple flooring adds warmth and timeless appeal throughout the main living areas. Four comfortable bedrooms provide room for family and guests, while the dedicated office (5th bedroom) makes working from home simple. The large unfinished basement offers tremendous potential for a family room, home gym, workshop, additional storage, or future finished living space. With a practical layout, generous lot and opportunity to add value over time, this is a home you can comfortably enjoy from day one. Conveniently located near downtown Alexandria, it combines everyday convenience with room to grow.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $169K and $281K in Alexandria:
- The field: 13 similar Alexandria homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 17 days — 2 of the last 13 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 43% of the last 21 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1962
- Garage
- 1-Car Attached
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,693 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $139
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,656
- Lot Size
- 0.321 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Frame
- County
- Douglas
- List Date
- 2026-08-14
- Days on Market
- 59 days
- Parcel ID
- 632597000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,832
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Osmosis System, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Interior Features
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Main Level
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block, Permanent
- Foundation Area
- 1,014 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 3,042 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Wood
- Other Structures
- Storage Shed
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Road Surface
- City Street, Curbs, Paved Streets
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
Price History
Reduced $8,500 (3.6%)
- Price reduced to $233,500 — Sep 4, 2026
- Price reduced to $225,000 — Sep 22, 2026
1018 8th Avenue E is listed in Alexandria, MN, part of Douglas County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1018 8th Avenue E
- Is $225,000 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- According to BuyPulse, 1018 8th Avenue E rates Excellent Value — at $136/sqft it's priced 34% below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $207/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 84/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Alexandria homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Alexandria homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1018 8th Avenue E — and what do they mean?
- This property has $139/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Annual property taxes are $1,693/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 1018 8th Avenue E have a basement?
- Yes, 1018 8th Avenue E has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1018 8th Avenue E have?
- 1018 8th Avenue E has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1018 8th Avenue E located?
- 1018 8th Avenue E is in the Holes Garden Park neighborhood of Alexandria, MN 56308, in Douglas County.
- Is 1018 8th Avenue E still available?
- Yes — 1018 8th Avenue E is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1018 8th Avenue E built?
- 1018 8th Avenue E was built in 1962. It features frame construction, an asphalt roof, and a block, permanent foundation.
- Does 1018 8th Avenue E have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 1018 8th Avenue E is on the main level.
- How walkable is 1018 8th Avenue E?
- 1018 8th Avenue E has a Walk Score of 37/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 44/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1018 8th Avenue E are for sale in Alexandria?
- 13 similar homes (single-family homes between $169K and $281K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 1018 8th Avenue E sell in Alexandria?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $169K and $281K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 17 days over the last 90 days — 2 of the last 13 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Alexandria sell for asking price?
- 43% of the last 21 comparable Alexandria sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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