521 1st Street N, Fargo, ND 58102
Just Listed on M Premiere — listed November 12, 2026
Single Family Home for Sale in Fargo, ND 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,572 Sq Ft
$1,958/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,635
- Property taxes
- $112
- Home insurance (est.)
- $175
- Special assessments
- $36
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($59,980) · 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 Keeney & Devitts 2nd, Fargo, ND.
About This Home
If you have been looking for a beautiful character home, look no further. This large two story home in North Fargo is full of charm, gorgeous original woodwork, and hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy tons of natural light in the sun room on the main floor which also hosts the kitchen, dining room, and a large living room. On the second floor you will find all three bedrooms conveniently located along with a full bathroom complete with a clawfoot tub. Downstairs there is plenty of room to relax or entertain in the large family room which has been updated with more modern finishes. Step outside and enjoy your fully fenced backyard and most importantly the HUGE heated garage with private alley access. Call today to schedule your showing!
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How 521 1st Street N Compares to the Fargo Market
At $117/sqft, this home is priced $61/sqft below the typical Fargo single-family home of $178/sqft.
The median list price in Fargo is $376,040.
Verdict: Excellent Value
Your negotiating position
38 Seller-leaning market
Seller's market · Balanced · Buyer leverage
Day 0 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~21, so this one is early in its window.
60% of recent sales closed at or over asking — Fargo sellers rarely discount.
74 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $225K and $375K in Fargo:
- The field: 74 similar Fargo homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 21 days — 3 of the last 36 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 60% of the last 75 sales here closed at or over list — Fargo doesn't discount.
- Price cuts: 33 of 74 similar homes have trimmed asking — median trim $5,000. This one hasn't budged.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 75 real Fargo closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1922
- Garage
- 2-Car Detached
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,345 (2025)
- Specials/yr
- $436
Neighborhood & Schools
- Neighborhood
- Keeney & Devitts
- School district
- Fargo Public Schools
- Elementary
- Madison Roosevelt Elementary School
- Middle
- Ben Franklin Middle School
- High
- North High School
- Area guide
- Fargo neighborhoods
School assignments from current attendance boundaries — confirm with the district before relying on them.
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,872
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 700
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Cass
- List Date
- 2026-11-12
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Parcel ID
- 01154001960000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,781
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 768 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,640 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Steel Siding
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Detached Garage
Lot & Land
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- RE/MAX Legacy Realty
Price History
Listed at $299,900 on Nov 12, 2026 — No price changes
521 1st Street N 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 521 1st Street N
- What schools is 521 1st Street N zoned to?
- 521 1st Street N is zoned to Madison Roosevelt 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 $299,900 a good price for a home in Fargo?
- According to BuyPulse, 521 1st Street N rates Excellent Value — at $117/sqft it's priced 34% below the typical Fargo single-family home of $178/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 521 1st Street N — and what do they mean?
- This property has $436/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 $1,345/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 521 1st Street N have a basement?
- Yes, 521 1st Street N has a basement with 700 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 521 1st Street N have?
- 521 1st Street N has Baseboard, Boiler heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 521 1st Street N located?
- 521 1st Street N is in the Keeney & Devitts neighborhood of Fargo, ND 58102, in Cass County. It's in the Fargo Public Schools.
- Is 521 1st Street N still available?
- Yes — 521 1st Street N is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 521 1st Street N built?
- 521 1st Street N was built in 1922. It features a block foundation.
- What utilities serve 521 1st Street N?
- Electric and gas at 521 1st Street N 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 521 1st Street N near a golf course?
- Yes — El Zagal Par 3 Golf Course (public course) is about 0.9 miles from 521 1st Street N. It's the closest golf course in the Fargo-Moorhead metro. See homes for sale near El Zagal Par 3 Golf Course →
- How many homes like 521 1st Street N are for sale in Fargo?
- 74 similar homes (single-family homes between $225K and $375K in Fargo) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 521 1st Street N sell in Fargo?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $225K and $375K in Fargo) went pending in a median 21 days over the last 90 days — 3 of the last 36 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Fargo sell for asking price?
- 60% of the last 75 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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