Acreage & Rural Homes for Sale

Search acreage, rural homes, and country properties for sale in ND and MN. Large lots, hobby farms, and wide-open spaces. Call 701-205-5517.

For buyers who want space, privacy, and connection to the land, acreage properties in North Dakota and Minnesota deliver. From hobby farms near Fargo to sprawling rural parcels with panoramic prairie views, our team helps buyers find the right country property.

Why Buy Acreage in North Dakota & Minnesota?

Acreage living offers a lifestyle that suburban subdivisions simply cannot replicate. Privacy, space for animals and hobbies, room for outbuildings, and the quiet of rural living attract a steady stream of buyers to country properties in the Fargo-Moorhead region and beyond.

The ND and MN countryside surrounding the Fargo-Moorhead metro offers relatively affordable land prices compared to other regions of the country. Buyers can find well-maintained hobby farms with 5–20 acres, modern homes on 2–5 acre lots, and large agricultural parcels at price points that would be unattainable in more densely populated states.

Key considerations for acreage buyers include well water quality and capacity, septic system type and condition, road maintenance (county-maintained vs. private), distance to schools and services, zoning and permitted uses, and outbuilding condition. Our team has extensive experience with rural properties and can help you navigate these factors.

Many acreage buyers in this market are looking for properties within 20–30 minutes of Fargo-Moorhead, allowing them to enjoy rural living while maintaining reasonable commute times. Communities like Kindred, Mapleton, Casselton, and Glyndon offer this balance.

Acreage for sale near Fargo-Moorhead comes in many forms: hobby farms for sale with barns and outbuildings, a farmhouse with acreage and mature trees, and rural homes with land for buyers who want country living without giving up a reasonable commute. Whether you're after a working hobby farm, a few acres for horses, or simply the rural living lifestyle with room to roam, we can help you find the acreage and land that fits.

Best Neighborhoods

The most popular areas for acreage properties near Fargo-Moorhead include Cass County (Kindred, Mapleton, Casselton, Argusville), Clay County (Glyndon, Barnesville, Hawley), and Richland County. Buyers seeking larger agricultural parcels often look south toward Wahpeton or north toward the Mayville-Portland corridor.

Browse Acreage Properties (12+)

7229 160th Street S, Barnesville, MN 56514 — $84,900
1695 Sunset Access Road SE, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $265,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba
3800 Branch Trail, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 — $775,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba
2236 Meadowview Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 — $89,900
Lt2Blk2 TBD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 — $89,000
Lt1Blk2 TBD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 — $89,000
Lt10Blk1 TBD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 — $89,000
Lt9Blk1 TBD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 — $89,000
Lt7Blk1 TBD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 — $89,000
Lt5Blk1 TBD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 — $89,000
Lt2Blk1 TBD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 — $89,000
Lt1Blk1 TBD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 — $89,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does acreage cost near Fargo ND?

Acreage prices vary based on location, improvements, and size. Improved acreages with homes within 20 minutes of Fargo typically range from $350,000–$700,000. Raw land near the metro sells for $8,000–$15,000 per acre, while agricultural land further out may be $3,000–$8,000 per acre.

What should I know about well and septic systems?

Most rural properties use private wells and septic systems. Before purchasing, always get a well water test (for quality and flow rate) and a septic inspection. Replacing a septic system can cost $10,000–$30,000, and drilling a new well can cost $8,000–$15,000. These are critical items during due diligence.

Can I have animals on acreage in North Dakota?

Generally yes, but it depends on county zoning. Most agricultural-zoned properties in Cass and Clay counties allow livestock, horses, and poultry. Some properties closer to city limits may have restrictions. Always verify permitted uses with the county planning department before purchasing.

What about internet and utilities on rural properties?

Internet availability varies significantly in rural ND and MN. Fiber-optic service is expanding but not universal. Starlink satellite internet has become a popular option for rural properties. Most acreages have standard electrical service, but LP gas (propane) is common instead of natural gas.

How do I find acreage and rural homes for sale near me?

Tell us your target area, acreage, and budget and we'll send matching acreage properties, hobby farms, and rural homes with land near you — across Cass County (Kindred, Mapleton, Casselton), Clay County (Glyndon, Hawley), and the communities within a 20–30 minute drive of Fargo-Moorhead.

How are rural roads maintained in North Dakota winters?

County-maintained roads are plowed by the county highway department, though response times are slower than city streets. Township roads and private roads may require the homeowner to arrange plowing. Always verify road maintenance responsibility before purchasing a rural property.

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(701) 205-5517 — Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum, Modern Market REALTORS®

Modern Market REALTORS® — Jim Christl (Broker) & Shannon Barnum (Associate Broker). Serving Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Horace, Detroit Lakes, and Minnesota lake country. Call (701) 205-5517.