1608 38th Avenue S, Fargo, ND 58104
Just Listed on M Premiere — listed September 3, 2026
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,304 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7138829
Is 1608 38th Avenue S a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Strong Value
At $156/sqft — This home is priced 14% below the typical Fargo single-family home of $181/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
38 — Seller-leaning market
Day 2 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~21, so this one is early in its window.
69% of recent sales closed at or over asking — Fargo sellers rarely discount.
45 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
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$2,268/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,820
- Property taxes
- $211
- Home insurance (est.)
- $210
- Special assessments
- $27
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($71,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Ruby Dell Schnell, Fargo, ND.
About This Home
There is a lot to love about this sharp split level home in the heart of South Fargo! The interior has been recently refreshed with new paint and new flooring throughout majority of home! Kitchen has been updated with new cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances (new refrigerator). Low maintenance vinyl siding and awesome maintenance free deck that overlooks large backyard that is fully fenced. Deck was just completed in summer of '26 by licensed contractor. Gas forced air heat with auxiliary electric baseboard in lower level and newer central ac unit! Driveway has extended parking great for your boat or camper. Close to Discovery Park with miles of walking paths and playgrounds.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — splits & bi-levels between $270K and $450K in Fargo:
- The field: 45 similar Fargo homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 21 days — 3 of the last 41 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 69% of the last 77 sales here closed at or over list — Fargo doesn't discount.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 77 real Fargo closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1985
- Above Grade
- 1,152 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,152 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.25 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Light
- Garage
- 2-car (Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener)
- Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $2,532
- Special Assessments
- $325
- School District
- Fargo Public Schools
- Assigned Elementary School
- Centennial Elementary School
- Assigned Middle School
- Discovery Middle School
- Assigned High School
- Fargo Davies High School
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 2
1608 38th Avenue S is listed in Fargo, ND, part of Cass County. Browse all North Dakota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1608 38th Avenue S
- What schools is 1608 38th Avenue S zoned to?
- 1608 38th Avenue S is zoned to Centennial Elementary School (elementary), Discovery Middle School (middle school), and Fargo Davies High School (high school). Attendance boundaries change — confirm your exact address with the district before you rely on it.
- Is $359,900 a good price for a home in Fargo?
- According to BuyPulse, 1608 38th Avenue S rates Strong Value — at $156/sqft it's priced 14% below the typical Fargo single-family home of $181/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 38/100 (Seller-leaning 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 1608 38th Avenue S — and what do they mean?
- This property has $325/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 10–20 years. Annual property taxes are $2,532/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1608 38th Avenue S have?
- 1608 38th Avenue S has Baseboard, Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1608 38th Avenue S located?
- 1608 38th Avenue S is in the Ruby Dell Schnell neighborhood of Fargo, ND 58104, in Cass County. It's in the Fargo Public Schools.
- Is 1608 38th Avenue S still available?
- Yes — 1608 38th Avenue S is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1608 38th Avenue S built?
- 1608 38th Avenue S was built in 1985. It features a permanent foundation.
- Does 1608 38th Avenue S have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 1608 38th Avenue S is in the lower level.
- What utilities serve 1608 38th Avenue S?
- Electric and gas at 1608 38th Avenue S 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 1608 38th Avenue S near a golf course?
- Yes — Rose Creek Golf Course (public course) is about 0.3 miles from 1608 38th Avenue S. It's the closest golf course in the Fargo-Moorhead metro.
- How walkable is 1608 38th Avenue S?
- 1608 38th Avenue S has a Walk Score of 34/100 (Car-Dependent), a Bike Score of 43/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure) and a Transit Score of 13/100 (Minimal Transit). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1608 38th Avenue S are for sale in Fargo?
- 45 similar homes (splits & bi-levels between $270K and $450K in Fargo) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 1608 38th Avenue S sell in Fargo?
- Homes like this one (splits & bi-levels between $270K and $450K in Fargo) went pending in a median 21 days over the last 90 days — 3 of the last 41 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Fargo sell for asking price?
- 69% of the last 77 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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