1018 8th Avenue E, Alexandria, MN 56308
Just Listed — listed August 14, 2026 · M Premiere
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,656 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7127752
Is 1018 8th Avenue E a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Grade
Well Below Market
At $144/sqft — This home is priced 32% below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $212/sqft.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 98 active Alexandria listings · NorthstarMLS
$1,498/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,206
- Property taxes
- $141
- Home insurance (est.)
- $139
- Special assessments
- $12
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($47,700) · 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.
Deciding Week · Day 3 of 7
39% of the last 18 homes like this one went under contract within the first week.
Day count from the MLS listing date · cohort stats from the last 90 days · NorthstarMLS
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 $179K and $298K in Alexandria:
- The field: 21 similar Alexandria homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 15 days — 3 of the last 18 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 59% of the last 32 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 32 real Alexandria closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1962
- Above Grade
- 1,656 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.32 acres
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Garage
- 1-car (Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Osmosis System, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $1,693
- Special Assessments
- $139
- County
- Douglas
- Days on Market
- 1
1018 8th Avenue E is listed in Alexandria, MN, part of Douglas County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 1018 8th Avenue E
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1018 8th Avenue E
- Is $238,500 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- At $144/sqft, this home is priced significantly below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $212/sqft (32% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. 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.
- 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 many homes like 1018 8th Avenue E are for sale in Alexandria?
- 21 similar homes (single-family homes between $179K and $298K 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 $179K and $298K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 15 days over the last 90 days — 3 of the last 18 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Alexandria sell for asking price?
- 59% of the last 32 comparable Alexandria sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "M Premiere" mean?
- M Premiere™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ early-access tracker for homes entering NorthstarMLS during the critical first 96 hours on market. Well-priced homes in Fargo-Moorhead frequently receive their strongest buyer attention in that opening window. M Premiere surfaces new inventory the moment it lists — so buyers can act before a home becomes widely discovered.
- 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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