305 8th Avenue E

Alexandria, MN
$ 274,900 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,556
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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!

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 274,900
  • City
  • Alexandria
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • DOUGLAS
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Original Alexandria
  • Lot Size
  • 0.324 Acres
  • Zip
  • 56308
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,556
  • Year Built
  • 1921
  • Taxes
  • $ 2268
  • Style
  • Single Family
  • MLS#
  • 7123916
Listed By: ConnCrete Realty Solutions
Data Source: Northstar MLS (NSTAR)

Features

General

Living Area 1556
Sewer City Sewer/Connected
Heating Baseboard,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Roof Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Owned
Garage Spaces 2
Construction Materials Frame
Year Built 1921
Electric Circuit Breakers
Levels One and One Half
Property Subtype Single Family
Tax Year 2026
Accessibility None
County Douglas
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Contingency None
Subdivision Name Original Alexandria
Other Structures Garage(s)
Full Baths 2
Directions Go south on Broadway street until you come to 8th Ave. Turn East onto 8th Ave,go past Hawthorne street and the home will be on the north side of the road.
City Alexandria
High School District Alexandria
Zoning Description Residential-Single Family
Lot Size Units Acres
Property Attached Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 2268
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Lender Owned No
PostalCity Alexandria

Interior Features

Basement Partial,Unfinished
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 1556
Laundry Features Main Level
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2
Bath Desc Main Floor Full Bath
Fuel Electric,Natural Gas
Garage Dimensions 30x25
Garage Square Feet 750

Exterior Features

Parking Features Detached Garage
Water Source City Water/Connected
Lot Size Area 0.324
Building Area Total 2240
Lot Dimensions 118x120x117x120
Waterfront Y/N No
Foundation Area 684
Road Frontage Type Paved Streets
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Faribault, MN office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

8/8/2026 Listed $279,900
9/10/2026 2% - $274,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 56308

Price
AVG $440K
$270K
Taxes
AVG $6,324
$2,268
Year Built
AVG 1987
1921
Visits
AVG 77
45
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305 8th Avenue E Alexandria, MN is a Single Family Home for sale at $274900 with 1556 sqft and a lot size of 0.324 Acres Acre(s). 305 8th Avenue E Alexandria has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1921. The property's zip code is 56308 which is in Alexandria, MN

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