202 W 8th St, Alta, IA, 51002
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Softener: None
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Basement: Block
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 250
- Finished area above ground: 1,106
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
- Cooling features: 2 Central
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,356
- Total interior livable area: 1,356 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0926308008
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 8,276 sqft
- Features: Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Drought
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $935 | $11,220 |
| Home Insurance * | $302 | $3,624 |
| Property Taxes | $230 | $2,760 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,588 | $19,056 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Listed for sale | $185,000 |
| 2024-02-28 | Sold | $136,000 |
| 2024-01-25 | Listed for sale | $142,900 |
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