214-216 12th Street S — Duplex, Fargo, ND 58103
5 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,508 Sq Ft | Home | MLS# 7056689
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $260,000 (↓ $5,000)
Is 214-216 12th Street S a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Fair Market Value
At $102/sqft — This home is priced right at the typical Fargo duplex of $102/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
78 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 168 — Fargo homes overall typically go under contract by day ~20. This one is past that window.
5 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $5,000 — motivation showing.
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$1,740/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,289
- Property taxes
- $282
- Home insurance (est.)
- $149
- Special assessments
- $20
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($51,000) · 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.
50 earns the badge · a typical active home here scores ~14
This home has sat well past the local pace — time is working in a buyer's favor.
- 169 days on market — more than double the usual 57 days
- Price cut 1.9% (−$5,000)
- No negative signals found in the listing history
MMR track record: Offer-Ready homes closed a median 12% below their highest asking price — vs 3% for non-flagged reduced homes. MMR analysis of 79 vs 998 NorthstarMLS sales, updated monthly.
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Located in Original Townsite, Fargo, ND.
About This Home
Add this duplex to your real estate investment portfolio with both units currently leased! Upper level unit has a nice-sized living room with fireplace, dining with built-ins, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bath plus sunroom with walk-out to upper-level deck. The main level unit has three bedrooms, 2 baths, huge living room with fireplace, kitchen and dining. Tenants share laundry in basement and pay their own heat and electric with gas forced air and central air units. Interior photos taken prior to tenant’s occupancy.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — homes between $191K and $319K in Fargo:
- The field: 5 similar Fargo homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1885
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $3,380.33 (2025)
- Specials/yr
- $241
- 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
- Duplex Up and Down
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 2,508
- Lot Size
- 3,750 sqft
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt
- County
- Cass
- List Date
- 2026-04-27
- Days on Market
- 168 days
- Parcel ID
- 01224002880000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $3,621.44
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
Interior Features
- Laundry
- In Basement, Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Permanent
- Foundation Area
- 1,092 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 3,728 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Stucco
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Guest Parking, Parking Lot, Open
Lot & Land
- Topography
- Level
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Multi-Family,Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Beyond Realty
Price History
- Price reduced to $255,000 — Sep 30, 2026
214-216 12th 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 214-216 12th Street S
- What schools is 214-216 12th Street S zoned to?
- 214-216 12th 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 $255,000 a good price for a home in Fargo?
- According to BuyPulse, 214-216 12th Street S rates Fair Market Value — at $102/sqft it's priced right at the typical Fargo duplex of $102/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 78/100 (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 214-216 12th Street S — and what do they mean?
- This property has $241/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 $3,380.33/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 214-216 12th Street S have a basement?
- Yes, 214-216 12th Street S has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 214-216 12th Street S have?
- 214-216 12th Street S has Forced Air, Fireplace(s) heating.
- Where is 214-216 12th Street S located?
- 214-216 12th Street S is in the Original Townsite neighborhood of Fargo, ND 58103, in Cass County. It's in the Fargo Public Schools.
- Is 214-216 12th Street S still available?
- Yes — 214-216 12th 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 214-216 12th Street S built?
- 214-216 12th Street S was built in 1885. It features an asphalt roof and a permanent foundation.
- Does 214-216 12th Street S have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 214-216 12th Street S is in the lower level.
- What utilities serve 214-216 12th Street S?
- Electric and gas at 214-216 12th 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 214-216 12th Street S near a golf course?
- Yes — El Zagal Par 3 Golf Course (public course) is about 1.8 miles from 214-216 12th Street S. It's the closest golf course in the Fargo-Moorhead metro.
- How walkable is 214-216 12th Street S?
- 214-216 12th Street S has a Walk Score of 78/100 (Very Walkable), a Bike Score of 66/100 (Somewhat Bikeable) and a Transit Score of 40/100 (Minimal Transit). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 214-216 12th Street S are for sale in Fargo?
- 5 similar homes (homes between $191K and $319K 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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