305 8th Avenue E, Alexandria, MN 56308
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,556 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7123916
Is 305 8th Avenue E a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Grade
Below Market
At $180/sqft — This home is priced 15% below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $211/sqft.
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$1,767/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,415
- Property taxes
- $189
- Home insurance (est.)
- $163
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($55,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Original Alexandria, Alexandria, MN.
About This Home
Welcome home! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath property sits just blocks from downtown Alexandria's boutique shops and favorite local restaurants — offering the perfect mix of small-town charm and everyday convenience. From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the fantastic curb appeal, and it only gets better from there. Step inside to find new flooring (2026), new kitchen appliances (2025), and updated bathrooms (2025) that give this home a fresh, move-in-ready feel. Major systems have been thoughtfully maintained too, with a new roof (2024), new water softener (2024), and updated water heater (2022) — so you can buy with confidence and skip the guesswork. Out back, you'll find a professionally landscaped yard with recently added sidewalk, rock beds, and fresh driveway. This large lot is made for entertaining, with a dedicated patio and fire pit area perfect for warm summer evenings and weekend get-togethers. The oversized 30x25 detached garage adds even more flexibility for parking, storage, or your next project. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to make a move, this is a rare opportunity to own a well-cared-for home in one of Alexandria's most walkable, convenient locations!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $210K and $350K in Alexandria:
- The field: 27 similar Alexandria homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 15 days — 6 of the last 25 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 59% of the last 39 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 39 real Alexandria closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1921
- Above Grade
- 1,556 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.32 acres
- Garage
- 2-car (Detached Garage)
- Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $2,268
- County
- Douglas
- Days on Market
- 15
305 8th Avenue E is listed in Alexandria, MN, part of Douglas County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 305 8th Avenue E
Shannon Barnum
Associate Broker · Modern Market REALTORS®
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Frequently Asked Questions About 305 8th Avenue E
- Is $279,900 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- At $180/sqft, this home is priced below the typical Alexandria single-family home of $211/sqft (15% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. Browse Alexandria homes for sale to compare.
- Does 305 8th Avenue E have a basement?
- Yes, 305 8th Avenue E has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 305 8th Avenue E have?
- 305 8th Avenue E has Baseboard, Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 305 8th Avenue E located?
- 305 8th Avenue E is in the Original Alexandria neighborhood of Alexandria, MN 56308, in Douglas County.
- Is 305 8th Avenue E still available?
- Yes — 305 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 305 8th Avenue E built?
- 305 8th Avenue E was built in 1921. It features frame construction and a brick/mortar foundation.
- Does 305 8th Avenue E have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 305 8th Avenue E is on the main level.
- How many homes like 305 8th Avenue E are for sale in Alexandria?
- 27 similar homes (single-family homes between $210K and $350K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 305 8th Avenue E sell in Alexandria?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $210K and $350K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 15 days over the last 90 days — 6 of the last 25 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Alexandria sell for asking price?
- 59% of the last 39 comparable Alexandria sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- 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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