For sale

$185,000

202 W 8th St, Alta, IA 51002

2beds

1baths

1,356sqft

$1,519/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1957

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$176,300 Zestimate^®

$136/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced in area

This property would make a great starter home for any first time home buyers. Two bedrooms and a bathroom located on the main floor, with the potential for a second bathroom to be added in the basement. The back yard features a deck and fenced in area that would be great for gatherings and out door activities. The foundation in the basement has also been repaired/braced in May of 2026 with steel beams. Heating and Central air were replaced in September of 2025.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Bedroom, 3/4 Bath, Kitchen, Dining

Heating

Has Heating (Unspecified Type)

Cooling

2 Central

Appliances

Included: Water Softener: None
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Basement: Block

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,356
Total interior livable area: 1,356 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,106
Finished area below ground: 250

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Concrete
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Features: Wooded

Details

Parcel number: 0926308008

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1957

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Alta

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $136/sqft
Tax assessed value: $137,850
Annual tax amount: $2,186
Price range: $185K - $185K
Date on market: 6/22/2026

Estimated market value

$176,300

$167,000 - $185,000

$1,203/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/22/2026	Listed for sale	$185,000+36%$136/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833429 Report a problem
2/28/2024	Sold	$136,000-4.8%$100/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #823462 Report a problem
1/25/2024	Listed for sale	$142,900$105/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #823462 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,024 -2.4%	$137,850
2024	$2,074 +12%	$137,850
2023	$1,852 +8.3%	$137,850 +28.8%
2022	$1,710 +8%	$107,000
2021	$1,584 +0.1%	$107,000 +13.1%
2020	$1,582 +13.1%	$94,610
2019	$1,398 +0%	$94,610 +12.2%
2018	$1,398 +4.2%	$84,310
2017	$1,342 +0.6%	$84,310 +3.8%
2016	$1,334	$81,220 +4%
2015	$1,334 +5%	$78,100
2014	$1,270 +3.9%	$78,100
2013	$1,222 -0.5%	--
2012	$1,228	$78,100

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 51002

Getting around

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

7/10
Alta Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
7/10
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 7 mi
3/10
Alta Senior High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Alta
Middle: Alta-Aurelia
High: Alta-Aurelia

Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.