Cardinal Lane is welcoming you home! This freshly updated rambler is full of potential and opportunity for the next owner to make it their own. Offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a large detached 2 stall garage, this home provides the space, layout, and functionality buyers are looking for. Step outside and enjoy the beautifully established flower gardens surrounding the property along with additional room for a vegetable garden, outdoor entertaining space, or backyard retreat. The large fenced backyard offers plenty of room for pets, play, and everyday enjoyment. Currently used as a rental property, this home may require a little vision, but the updates, layout, yard space, and overall potential make it a standout opportunity in today’s real estate market. Located close to schools, parks, shopping, dining, and local conveniences, this property offers strong value for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to build equity with a little imagination. Homes with fenced yards, detached garages, and this kind of potential. Come see the possibilities Cardinal Lane has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jason VonBank• Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors
Est. $1,298 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 708 Cardinal Ln SW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7065566
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$228,000
May 17, 2026
Pending
—
May 11, 2026
Listed
$239,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6151724
Apr 1, 2022
Sold
$185,000
Feb 16, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 10, 2022
Listed
$175,000
+28
Cardinal Lane is welcoming you home! This ADORABLE freshly updated rambler is calling your name! 3BR, 1BA, large detached double garage, flower gardens surrounding the home with room for a vegetable garden! Let the pets run in the large fenced in backyard. Hurry, this one wont last long! Lets make you the proud new owner of this cutie!
Public Records
Mar 24, 2014
Sold
$103,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #ALX10-13728
Feb 22, 2014
Listed
$104,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5526369
Mar 24, 2014
Sold
$103,000
Feb 3, 2014
Listed
$104,900
+23
Come see this updated 3 bed 1 bath home with a nice fenced in backyard and a 24'x30'heated garage w/10'ceilings. This home has a newer roof, water heater, stove, central air, furnace, and much more! There is a fenced in area for your garden, and plum trees, apple tree, strawberries, raspberries, and grapes that are planted already for you. This home has been approved for daycare. Don't miss it!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2340333
Jun 13, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 18, 2004
Listed
$99,500
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #ALX04-2335
Oct 18, 2004
Listed
$99,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,644 (−0.2%)
$22,300 + $168,600
$190,900
2025
$1,648 (+3.8%)
$22,300 + $163,800
$186,100
2024
$1,588 (+30.8%)
$22,300 + $145,100
$167,400
2023
$1,214 (+16.5%)
2022
$1,042 (+3.6%)
2021
$1,006 (+0.4%)
2020
$1,002 (+8.0%)
2019
$928 (+15.1%)
2018
$806 (+6.3%)
2017
$758 (+0.3%)
2015
$756 (+1.3%)
2014
$746
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
825
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Douglas County
APN
27-1509-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
Jun 18, 2021 • Final
Building
Work on a single-family home and a detached garage.
Roofing
Oct 26, 2010 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Dimensions: 24X30
Garage Sq. Ft.: 720
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor Full Bath
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 14x9
Room Level: Lower
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 10x9
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Foyer
Room Dimensions: 4x5
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 10x13
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Dimensions: 12x14
Room Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 12x13
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 10x9
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 9x19
Room Level: Lower
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen
Other Rooms Information
Main Floor Bedroom
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Area: 624
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Vinyl
Fencing: Full, Privacy, Wood
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 654
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 624
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Other Structures: Storage Shed
Above Grade Finished Area: 654
Below Grade Finished Area: 171
Amenities: Patio
Lot Information
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Lot Size Area: 0.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 75X168X75X167
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,644
Tax Year: 2026
Tax With Assessments: $1,644
Financial Information
Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Alexandria
School District Number: 206
School District Phone: 3207622141
Location Information
Directions: From Broadway take right onto 5th Ave follow to willow road, take left and follow to cardinal lane take left and sign on right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 825
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Douglas County
APN: 27-1509-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 825
Main Level Finished Area: 654
Building Area Total: 1278
Foundation Details: Block
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Discovery Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
Alexandria Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alexandria, MN • 56308
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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25
8
43
24
53
34
69
47
75
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82
65
77
61
74
55
62
44
41
27
25
10
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Feb
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Apr
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Dec
Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Alexandria. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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