908 S 8th St, Fairfield, IA, 52556
About This Home
This spacious contemporary two-story home is one to consider! East-facing and all about location, location, location, this home offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and nearly 2,500 finished square feet of comfortable living areas. As you enter, a vaulted ceiling highlights the living and dining areas, complete with a fireplace. These spaces blend naturally with the kitchen — appliances included — and open to a covered back deck overlooking the lawn and mature trees. The main-level primary suite features double closets and a private bath with a jetted tub and separate shower. You’ll also appreciate the convenience of main-level laundry, a half bath, and direct access to the attached two-car garage. Upstairs, a separate layout provides added privacy with 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The walk-out lower level includes built-in bookshelves and a spacious area ideal for movie nights, game nights, or a private office. Additional lower-level space includes the 5th bedroom and walk-out access to the patio. Great parking apron, 1/3 acre lot & a contemporary design.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Materials
- Roof: Shingle,Pitched
- Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Lower
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 828
- Finished area above ground: 1,624
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,452 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0635251029
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 0.34 Acres m/l
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered 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
- Lightning
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
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 | $1,516 | $18,192 |
| Home Insurance * | $285 | $3,420 |
| Property Taxes | $388 | $4,656 |
| Electricity | $182 | $2,194 |
| Total | $2,371 | $28,452 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Price change | $297,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Price change | $299,999 |
| 2026-05-29 | Listed for sale | $305,000 |
| 2022-03-31 | Sold | $250,000 |
| 2022-01-24 | Pending sale | $259,000 |
| 2021-12-17 | Listed for sale | $259,000 |
| 2006-12-04 | Sold | $163,000 |
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