203 8th Street S, Fargo, ND 58103
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,844 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7068035
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $399,000 (↓ $2,500)
Is 203 8th Street S a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $215/sqft — This home is priced 22% above the typical Fargo single-family home of $176/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
92 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 155 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~17. This one is past that window.
41% of recent sales closed at or over asking — about half hold full price.
20 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $2,500 — motivation showing.
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$2,585/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $2,005
- Property taxes
- $196
- Home insurance (est.)
- $231
- Special assessments
- $153 + pending
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($79,300) · 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 Original Townsite, Fargo, ND.
About This Home
Beautifully renovated 3 bed, 2 bath character home with extensive updates throughout. Conveniently located near downtown Fargo with close access to parks, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Previously utilized as a successful short term rental with thoughtful functionality already in place, making this a great opportunity for a buyer looking to continue Airbnb use, create a live/work environment, or simply enjoy as a unique primary residence. Large list of improvements available, including updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, added air exchange system, reinforced foundation, full kitchen addition, and more. Sellers also have conceptual plans available for a potential future primary en suite addition. Schedule a showing today!
Virtual Tour
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — two-stories between $297K and $496K in Fargo:
- The field: 20 similar Fargo homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 17 days — 0 of the last 8 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 41% of the last 17 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 17 real Fargo closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1898
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $2,348 (2025)
- Specials/yr
- $1,837 + pending
- School District
- Fargo Public Schools
- Assigned Elementary School
- Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School
- Assigned Middle School
- Ben Franklin Middle School
- Assigned High School
- North High School
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,844
- Lot Size
- 0.12 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Cass
- List Date
- 2026-05-07
- Days on Market
- 155 days
- Parcel ID
- 01224002740000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $4,185
- Specials Pending
- Yes
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
Interior Features
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Fireplace
- 1 fireplace
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 920 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,764 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- On-Street Parking Only
Lot & Land
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- REALTY XPERTS
Price History
- Price reduced to $396,500 — Sep 14, 2026
203 8th 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 203 8th Street S
- What schools is 203 8th Street S zoned to?
- 203 8th Street S is zoned to Clara Barton Hawthorne 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 $396,500 a good price for a home in Fargo?
- According to BuyPulse, 203 8th Street S rates Premium Pricing — at $215/sqft it's priced 22% above the typical Fargo single-family home of $176/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 92/100 (Strong buyer leverage), 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 203 8th Street S — and what do they mean?
- This property has $1,837/yr in annual special assessments with additional 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 $2,348/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 203 8th Street S have a basement?
- Yes, 203 8th Street S has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 203 8th Street S have?
- 203 8th Street S has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 203 8th Street S located?
- 203 8th Street S is in the Original Townsite neighborhood of Fargo, ND 58103, in Cass County. It's in the Fargo Public Schools.
- Is 203 8th Street S still available?
- Yes — 203 8th 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 203 8th Street S built?
- 203 8th Street S was built in 1898. It features a block foundation.
- Does 203 8th Street S have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 203 8th Street S is on the main level.
- What utilities serve 203 8th Street S?
- Electric and gas at 203 8th 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 203 8th Street S near a golf course?
- Yes — El Zagal Par 3 Golf Course (public course) is about 1.7 miles from 203 8th Street S. It's the closest golf course in the Fargo-Moorhead metro.
- How walkable is 203 8th Street S?
- 203 8th Street S has a Walk Score of 84/100 (Very Walkable), a Bike Score of 67/100 (Somewhat Bikeable) and a Transit Score of 41/100 (Minimal Transit). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 203 8th Street S are for sale in Fargo?
- 20 similar homes (two-stories between $297K and $496K in Fargo) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 203 8th Street S sell in Fargo?
- Homes like this one (two-stories between $297K and $496K in Fargo) went pending in a median 17 days over the last 90 days — 0 of the last 8 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Fargo sell for asking price?
- 41% of the last 17 comparable Fargo sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- 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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