# 202 W 8th St, Alta, IA 51002

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $185,000 ($136/sqft), built 1957, 1,356 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $989/mo. Listed 93 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $185,000 |
| Price/sqft | $136 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Square Feet | 1,356 |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Lot Size | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 93 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $935 |
| Estimated Insurance | $54 |
| **Total** | **$989** |

## Nearby Schools

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

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1957
- 0.19 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
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...

## Location

- **Address:** 202 W 8th St, Alta, IA 51002
- **County:** Buena Vista
- **Coordinates:** 42.667175, -95.306166
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.667175,-95.306166

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Spencer Bottorff
- **Brokerage:** Northwest Realty Inc
- **Phone:** 7124903501
- **Broker Phone:** 7122256447
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/202-W-8th-St_Alta_IA_51002_M82450-72263?f=listhub&s=NWIBRIA&m=833429&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 833429 | **Updated:** 2026-09-16
**Source:** listhub

*Copyright © 2026 Northwest Iowa Regional Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.*

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