1721 42nd Street S — Townhouse, Fargo, ND 58103
Townhouse for Sale in Fargo, ND 2 Beds | 1½ Baths | 1,548 Sq Ft
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $190,000 (↓ $5,000)
$1,504/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,009
- Property taxes
- $173
- Home insurance (est.)
- $108
- Special assessments
- $14
- HOA dues
- $200/mo
20% down ($37,000) · 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.
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!
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How 1721 42nd Street S Compares to the Fargo Market
At $120/sqft, this home is priced $37/sqft below the typical Fargo townhome of $157/sqft.
The median list price in Fargo is $379,900.
Verdict: Excellent Value
Homes like this one — townhomes between $139K and $231K in Fargo:
- The field: 8 similar Fargo homes for sale — a short list right now.
- Price cuts: 4 of 8 similar homes have trimmed asking — median trim $8,500. This one already cut $5,000.
- Too few have sold recently to chart how fast they go or how they close — BuyPulse won't estimate those off a thin sample.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1979
- Garage
- 2-Car Detached
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- $200/Monthly
- HOA Includes
- Building Exterior, Hazard Insurance, Lawn Care, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Annual Taxes
- $2,080.01 (2025)
- Specials/yr
- $162
Neighborhood & Schools
- Neighborhood
- West Acres
- School district
- West Fargo Public Schools
- Elementary
- Willow Park Elementary School
- Middle
- Cheney Middle School
- High
- West Fargo High School
- Area guide
- Fargo neighborhoods
School assignments from current attendance boundaries — confirm with the district before relying on them.
Property Details
- Property Type
- (TH) Side x Side
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,148
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 400
- Lot Size
- 1.19 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Cass
- List Date
- 2026-08-10
- Days on Market
- 92 days
- Parcel ID
- 01380200801010
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $2,242
- Specials Pending
- No
- HOA Name
- Cedar West Condos
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
- Laundry
- In Basement
- Fireplace
- 1 fireplace
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Poured Concrete
- Foundation Area
- 574 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 1,722 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Wood
- Fenced Area
- Yes
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Detached Garage
Lot & Land
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- REAL (1022 FGO)
Price History
Reduced $5,000 (2.6%)
- Price reduced to $190,000 — Sep 7, 2026
- Price reduced to $185,000 — Sep 29, 2026
What's Within a 15-Minute Walk
WalkPulse™ 6/9
6 of 9 everyday needs are within a 15-minute walk
- Grocery store: Hornbacher's — 14-minute walk
- Coffee shop: Moxie Java — 10-minute walk
- Restaurant: Urban 42 — 4-minute walk
- Park: Capital Square Park — 6-minute walk
- School: Willow Park Elementary School — 23-minute walk
- Pharmacy: West Acres Pharmacy — 13-minute walk
- Library — None within a 30-minute walk
- Convenience store: Casey's General Store — 15-minute walk
- Walking path or trail: Walking path in Willow Park — 22-minute walk
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1721 42nd Street 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 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 $185,000 a good price for a home in Fargo?
- According to BuyPulse, 1721 42nd Street S rates Excellent Value — at $120/sqft it's priced 24% below the typical Fargo townhome of $157/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. 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 5 to 25 years. Annual property taxes are $2,080.01/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 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?
- 1721 42nd Street S is currently pending. The seller may still accept backup offers — contact us to learn more.
- 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 — Prairiewood Golf Course (public course) is about 0.9 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 WalkPulse™ of 6/9: 6 of 9 everyday needs are within a 15-minute walk, measured along real streets and paths. The nearest grocery store is Hornbacher's, a 14-minute walk; the nearest coffee shop is Moxie Java, a 10-minute walk; the nearest restaurant is Urban 42, a 4-minute walk; the nearest park is Capital Square Park, a 6-minute walk; the nearest school is Willow Park Elementary School, a 23-minute walk; the nearest pharmacy is West Acres Pharmacy, a 13-minute walk; the nearest convenience store is Casey's General Store, a 15-minute walk; the nearest walking trail is Walking path in Willow Park, a 22-minute walk. There is no library within a 30-minute walk. WalkPulse™ data provided by Modern Market REALTORS®
- How many homes like 1721 42nd Street S are for sale in Fargo?
- 8 similar homes (townhomes between $139K and $231K in Fargo) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- 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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