505 8th Avenue E, Alexandria, MN 56308
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,005 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7117337
Is 505 8th Avenue E a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Grade
At Market
At $222/sqft — This home is priced 5% above the typical Alexandria single-family home of $212/sqft.
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$1,388/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,128
- Property taxes
- $130
- Home insurance (est.)
- $130
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($44,600) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Kilbourns Add, Alexandria, MN.
About This Home
Come check out this cute cozy starter home. It is adorned with mature trees and a big yard. A majestic old oak canopies the yard, as though it were watching over the home. Shading the front step, patio and yard. This cute as a button two story offers some charming features and updates. New flooring, updated ceiling, updated kitchen, and paint. It’s loaded with natural light and lots of windows, a main floor bedroom, walk-in closet and full bath. The upstairs offers two more bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry. If those updates aren’t enough, the home also comes with a newer furnace and water heater done in 2021, central AC in done in 2024, and an over sized two stall garage. Whether you’re looking to downsize, start out, or just simplify, this charming home is quite possibly a perfect option.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $167K and $279K in Alexandria:
- The field: 15 similar Alexandria homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 16 days — 2 of the last 12 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 62% of the last 21 sales here closed at or over list — Alexandria doesn't discount.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1900
- Above Grade
- 1,005 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.31 acres
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Garage
- 3-car (Detached Garage, Gravel, Electric, Garage Door Opener)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $1,558
- County
- Douglas
- Days on Market
- 17
505 8th Avenue E is listed in Alexandria, MN, part of Douglas County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 505 8th Avenue E
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Frequently Asked Questions About 505 8th Avenue E
- Is $223,000 a good price for a home in Alexandria?
- At $222/sqft, this home is priced near the typical Alexandria single-family home of $212/sqft (5% higher), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. Browse Alexandria homes for sale to compare.
- Does 505 8th Avenue E have a basement?
- Yes, 505 8th Avenue E has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 505 8th Avenue E have?
- 505 8th Avenue E has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 505 8th Avenue E located?
- 505 8th Avenue E is in the Kilbourns neighborhood of Alexandria, MN 56308, in Douglas County.
- Is 505 8th Avenue E still available?
- Yes — 505 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 505 8th Avenue E built?
- 505 8th Avenue E was built in 1900. It features frame construction and a poured concrete foundation.
- Does 505 8th Avenue E have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 505 8th Avenue E is on the upper level.
- How walkable is 505 8th Avenue E?
- 505 8th Avenue E has a Walk Score of 59/100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 52/100 (Somewhat Bikeable). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 505 8th Avenue E are for sale in Alexandria?
- 15 similar homes (single-family homes between $167K and $279K in Alexandria) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 505 8th Avenue E sell in Alexandria?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $167K and $279K in Alexandria) went pending in a median 16 days over the last 90 days — 2 of the last 12 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Alexandria sell for asking price?
- 62% of the last 21 comparable Alexandria sales closed at or over list price — Alexandria doesn't discount. 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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