1940 single family home for sale at 1138 1st Street N in Fargo, ND — 3 bed, 1 bath (photo 1 of 32)

1138 1st Street N, Fargo, ND 58102

Just Listed on M Premiere — listed November 11, 2026

Single Family Home for Sale in Fargo, ND 3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,096 Sq Ft

$220,000

$1,608/month Estimated

Principal & interest
$1,199
Property taxes
$240
Home insurance (est.)
$128
Special assessments
$41
HOA dues
None

20% down ($44,000) · 30-yr fixed, 7.24%

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Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.

Fargo, ND Active

Located in Hectors Add, Fargo, ND.

About This Home

Great investment opportunity in a desirable North Fargo location! Being sold AS-IS, this charming home offers three bedrooms on the upper level, a full bathroom, and hardwood floors. The home has been cleaned out, including the basement, and is ready for its next owner to bring their vision and make it their own. Several important updates include newer natural gas forced air heating and central air conditioning, a newer electric water heater, and an updated electrical panel. Additional features include a convenient laundry chute, attached single-stall garage, and a fully fenced backyard with mature trees. Conveniently located in an established North Fargo neighborhood, this property offers potential for an investor, renovator, or buyer looking for an opportunity to build equity. A great opportunity for the right buyer looking for potential in a well established North Fargo location!

BuyPulse · Live market read

How 1138 1st Street N Compares to the Fargo Market

At $201/sqft, this home is priced $23/sqft above the typical Fargo single-family home of $178/sqft.

The median list price in Fargo is $376,040.

Verdict: Premium Pricing

Your negotiating position

46 Balanced market

Seller's market · Balanced · Buyer leverage

Day 1 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~16, so this one is early in its window.

64% of recent sales closed at or over asking — Fargo sellers rarely discount.

54 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.

Homes like this one — single-family homes between $165K and $275K in Fargo:

  • The field: 54 similar Fargo homes for sale — you have options.
  • Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 16 days — 0 of the last 17 inside 4 days.
  • Negotiation: 64% of the last 36 sales here closed at or over list — Fargo doesn't discount.
  • Price cuts: 24 of 54 similar homes have trimmed asking — median trim $5,000. This one hasn't budged.

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Key Features

Built
1940
Garage
1-Car Attached
Style
One and One Half
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$2,875 (2025)
Specials/yr
$489

Neighborhood & Schools

Neighborhood
Hectors
School district
Fargo Public Schools
Elementary
Madison Roosevelt Elementary School
Middle
Ben Franklin Middle School
High
North High School
Area guide
Fargo neighborhoods

School assignments from current attendance boundaries — confirm with the district before relying on them.

Property Details

Property Type
Single Family
Above Grade Sq Ft
1,096
Lot Size
6,774 sqft
Basement
Yes
County
Cass
List Date
2026-11-11
Days on Market
1 day
Parcel ID
01116001080000

Financial

Total Tax incl. Assessments
$3,364
Specials Pending
No

Home Systems & Utilities

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
City Water/Connected
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected
Appliances
Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features

Laundry
In Basement

Construction & Exterior

Construction & Structure

Foundation Type
Permanent
Foundation Area
542 sqft
Total Building Area
1,638 sqft

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Metal
Fenced Area
Yes
Accessibility Features
None

Parking & Garage

Parking Features
Attached Garage

Lot & Land

Lot Features
Tree Coverage - Heavy
Road Surface
City Street
Zoning Description
Residential-Single Family

Agent & Office

List Office
Beyond Realty

Price History

Listed at $220,000 on Nov 11, 2026 — No price changes

What's Within a 15-Minute Walk

WalkPulse™ 5/9

5 of 9 everyday needs are within a 15-minute walk

  • Grocery store: Family Fare — 26-minute walk
  • Coffee shop: Crux Coffee — 18-minute walk
  • Restaurant: Cafe Aladdin — 17-minute walk
  • Park: Mickelson Park & Softball Fields — 4-minute walk
  • School: Horace Mann Campus — 6-minute walk
  • Pharmacy: Sanford Pharmacy Roger Maris — 12-minute walk
  • Library: Main Library — 21-minute walk
  • Convenience store: Dollar Tree — 13-minute walk
  • Walking path or trail: Walking path in Trefoil Park — 6-minute walk

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1138 1st Street N is listed in Fargo, ND, part of Cass County. Browse all North Dakota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.

Showing — 1138 1st Street N

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1138 1st Street N

What schools is 1138 1st Street N zoned to?
1138 1st Street N is zoned to Madison Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), Ben Franklin Middle School (middle school), and North High School (high school). Attendance boundaries change — confirm your exact address with the district before you rely on it.
Is $220,000 a good price for a home in Fargo?
According to BuyPulse, 1138 1st Street N rates Premium Pricing — at $201/sqft it's priced 13% above the typical Fargo single-family home of $178/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 46/100 (Balanced market), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Fargo homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Fargo homes for sale to compare.
What are the special assessments at 1138 1st Street N — and what do they mean?
This property has $489/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Special assessments are common in newer North Dakota developments and typically run 5 to 25 years. Annual property taxes are $2,875/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.

What special assessments cost in Fargo — live figures on every home for sale.

Does 1138 1st Street N have a basement?
Yes, 1138 1st Street N has a basement.
What type of heating and cooling does 1138 1st Street N have?
1138 1st Street N has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
Where is 1138 1st Street N located?
1138 1st Street N is in the Hectors neighborhood of Fargo, ND 58102, in Cass County. It's in the Fargo Public Schools.
Is 1138 1st Street N still available?
Yes — 1138 1st Street N is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
When was 1138 1st Street N built?
1138 1st Street N was built in 1940. It features a permanent foundation.
Does 1138 1st Street N have main-floor laundry?
No — the laundry at 1138 1st Street N is in the lower level.
What utilities serve 1138 1st Street N?
Electric and gas at 1138 1st Street N are provided by Xcel Energy and Cass County Electric Cooperative. Water, sewer, and garbage are handled by City of Fargo Utilities. Internet options include Midco, Sparklight, CenturyLink and 702 Communications. Full Fargo utility setup guide — phone numbers and move-in timeline →
Is 1138 1st Street N near a golf course?
Yes — El Zagal Par 3 Golf Course (public course) is about 0.4 miles from 1138 1st Street N. It's the closest golf course in the Fargo-Moorhead metro. See homes for sale near El Zagal Par 3 Golf Course →
How walkable is 1138 1st Street N?
1138 1st Street N has a WalkPulse™ of 5/9: 5 of 9 everyday needs are within a 15-minute walk, measured along real streets and paths. The nearest grocery store is Family Fare, a 26-minute walk; the nearest coffee shop is Crux Coffee, an 18-minute walk; the nearest restaurant is Cafe Aladdin, a 17-minute walk; the nearest park is Mickelson Park & Softball Fields, a 4-minute walk; the nearest school is Horace Mann Campus, a 6-minute walk; the nearest pharmacy is Sanford Pharmacy Roger Maris, a 12-minute walk; the nearest library is Main Library, a 21-minute walk; the nearest convenience store is Dollar Tree, a 13-minute walk; the nearest walking trail is Walking path in Trefoil Park, a 6-minute walk. WalkPulse™ data provided by Modern Market REALTORS®
How many homes like 1138 1st Street N are for sale in Fargo?
54 similar homes (single-family homes between $165K and $275K in Fargo) are for sale right now — you have options.
How fast do homes like 1138 1st Street N sell in Fargo?
Homes like this one (single-family homes between $165K and $275K in Fargo) went pending in a median 16 days over the last 90 days — 0 of the last 17 went under contract within 4 days.
Do homes in Fargo sell for asking price?
64% of the last 36 comparable Fargo sales closed at or over list price — Fargo doesn't discount. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
What does "M Premiere" mean?
M Premiere™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ early-access tracker for homes entering NorthstarMLS during the critical first 96 hours on market. Well-priced homes in Fargo-Moorhead frequently receive their strongest buyer attention in that opening window. M Premiere surfaces new inventory the moment it lists — so buyers can act before a home becomes widely discovered.
What does "BuyPulse" mean?
BuyPulse™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.

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