This two bedroom home is ready for you. This affordable living home has a new furnace, new central air, updated roof, windows, & artic sealed foundation! It also comes with hickory cabinets ready to install, fresh coat of paint in the living room & dining room. The bathroom has been updated and is handicap accessible. They currently have a washer and dryer hooked up in second bedroom to keep everything on one floor however there is washer and dryer hookups in the basement. Book and appointment today and check out the hardwood floors, original columns, and front & back porches.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Angie Andersen• Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv
Bought with Curtis Martin• RE/MAX Independence Realty
This house has so much potential! The homeowner put on a new steel roof, artic sealed foundation and more. This home features a great porch to hang coats and leave shoes before you come in to the hardwood floors and columns! This two bedroom home is priced to sell & will not last long!!! Book an appointment today!!
Public Records
Aug 12, 2014
Sold
$67,500
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,730 (+3.0%)
$15,830 + $84,450
$100,280
2024
$1,680 (+13.1%)
$15,830 + $84,450
$100,280
2023
$1,486 (+13.8%)
$14,130 + $72,270
$86,400
2022
$1,306 (+0.8%)
$11,220 + $57,230
$68,450
2021
$1,296 (+0.8%)
$11,220 + $57,230
$68,450
2020
$1,286 (+1.4%)
$10,200 + $46,820
$57,020
2019
$1,268 (+4.3%)
$10,200 + $46,820
$57,020
2018
$1,216 (−7.3%)
$10,200 + $44,840
$55,040
2017
$1,312 (+16.9%)
$10,200 + $44,840
$55,040
2015
$1,122 (+6.0%)
$6,070 + $52,550
$58,620
2014
$1,058
$6,070 + $52,550
$58,620
Tax history for 608 8th St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,730 (+3.0%)
$15,830 + $84,450
$100,280
2024
$1,680 (+13.1%)
$15,830 + $84,450
$100,280
2023
$1,486 (+13.8%)
$14,130 + $72,270
$86,400
2022
$1,306 (+0.8%)
$11,220 + $57,230
$68,450
2021
$1,296 (+0.8%)
$11,220 + $57,230
$68,450
2020
$1,286 (+1.4%)
$10,200 + $46,820
$57,020
2019
$1,268 (+4.3%)
$10,200 + $46,820
$57,020
2018
$1,216 (−7.3%)
$10,200 + $44,840
$55,040
2017
$1,312 (+16.9%)
$10,200 + $44,840
$55,040
2015
$1,122 (+6.0%)
$6,070 + $52,550
$58,620
2014
$1,058
$6,070 + $52,550
$58,620
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
880
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buchanan County
APN
10.04.336.007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 66 x 132
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Zoning Description: S-F
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,296
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Independence
Middle Or Junior School: Independence
High School: Independence
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.336.007
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Independence Junior Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$115,000 – $139,000
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