1721 42nd Street S, Fargo, ND 58103
M Premiere — Just Listed — listed August 10, 2026
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,548 Sq Ft | Home | MLS# 7124709
BuyPulse Grade
Well Below Market
At $126/sqft — This home is priced 34% below the typical Fargo townhome of $191/sqft.
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$1,487/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $986
- Property taxes
- $173
- Home insurance (est.)
- $114
- Special assessments
- $14
- HOA dues
- $200/mo
20% down ($39,000) · 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.
Deciding Week · Day 2 of 7
13% of the last 8 homes like this one went under contract within the first week.
Day count from the MLS listing date · cohort stats from the last 90 days · NorthstarMLS
Located in West Acres 2nd, Fargo, ND.
About This Home
Move-in ready and beautifully maintained, this charming 2-story townhome offers affordable, low-maintenance living in the heart of Fargo! Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a detached 2-stall garage, this home combines comfort, convenience, and value. Enjoy numerous updates throughout, including a new A/C unit (2025), new light fixtures, water heater (2019), and freshly painted exterior completed in 2023. The in-unit private laundry includes the washer and dryer for added convenience. Don’t forget the full basement, with a family room, and spacious laundry/utility/storage room! Relax outdoors with both a main floor deck and an upper-level balcony off the primary bedroom, plus a private front courtyard and access to a large shared backyard space. Located in a centralized Fargo location with shopping, dining, parks, and everyday amenities within walking distance, this home offers the perfect blend of accessibility and comfort. The HOA fee of $200/month covers lawn care, snow removal, exterior maintenance, and exterior building insurance—making homeownership easy and stress-free. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy move-in ready living!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — townhomes between $146K and $244K in Fargo:
- The field: 4 similar Fargo homes for sale — a short list right now.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 12 days — 0 of the last 8 inside 4 days.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- (TH) Side x Side
- Year Built
- 1979
- Above Grade
- 1,148 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 400 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 1.19 acres
- Garage
- 2-car attached (Detached Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- HOA
- $200/month (includes Building Exterior, Hazard Insurance, Lawn Care, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal)
- Annual Taxes
- $2,080.01
- Special Assessments
- $162
- School District
- West Fargo Public Schools
- Assigned High School
- West Fargo High School
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 1
1721 42nd Street S is listed in Fargo, ND, part of Cass County. Browse all North Dakota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 1721 42nd Street S
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1721 42nd Street S
- What schools is 1721 42nd Street S zoned to?
- 1721 42nd Street S is zoned to Willow Park Elementary School (elementary), Cheney Middle School (middle school), and West Fargo High School (high school). Attendance boundaries change — confirm your exact address with the district before you rely on it.
- Is $195,000 a good price for a home in Fargo?
- At $126/sqft, this home is priced significantly below the typical Fargo townhome of $191/sqft (34% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. Browse Fargo homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1721 42nd Street S — and what do they mean?
- This property has $162/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 $2,080.01/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 1721 42nd Street S have a basement?
- Yes, 1721 42nd Street S has a basement with 400 sq ft of below-grade space.
- Does 1721 42nd Street S have an HOA?
- Yes, 1721 42nd Street S has a homeowners association with dues of $200 monthly. HOA includes: Building Exterior, Hazard Insurance, Lawn Care, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1721 42nd Street S have?
- 1721 42nd Street S has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1721 42nd Street S located?
- 1721 42nd Street S is in the West Acres neighborhood of Fargo, ND 58103, in Cass County. It's in the West Fargo Public Schools.
- Is 1721 42nd Street S still available?
- Yes — 1721 42nd Street S is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1721 42nd Street S built?
- 1721 42nd Street S was built in 1979. It features a poured concrete foundation.
- Does 1721 42nd Street S have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 1721 42nd Street S is in the lower level.
- What utilities serve 1721 42nd Street S?
- Electric and gas at 1721 42nd Street 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 1721 42nd Street S near a golf course?
- Yes — Fargo Country Club (private course) is about 3.2 miles from 1721 42nd Street S. It's the closest golf course in the Fargo-Moorhead metro.
- How walkable is 1721 42nd Street S?
- 1721 42nd Street S has a Walk Score of 63/100 (Somewhat Walkable), a Bike Score of 52/100 (Somewhat Bikeable) and a Transit Score of 28/100 (Minimal Transit). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1721 42nd Street S are for sale in Fargo?
- 4 similar homes (townhomes between $146K and $244K in Fargo) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- How fast do homes like 1721 42nd Street S sell in Fargo?
- Homes like this one (townhomes between $146K and $244K in Fargo) went pending in a median 12 days over the last 90 days — 0 of the last 8 went under contract within 4 days.
- 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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