1216 Elm Street S, Moorhead, MN 56560
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,460 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7125053
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $275,000 (↓ $7,500)
Is 1216 Elm Street S a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $109/sqft — This home is priced 29% below the typical Moorhead single-family home of $153/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
80 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 49 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~17. This one is past that window.
56% of recent sales closed at or over asking — about half hold full price.
30 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $7,500 — motivation showing.
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$1,839/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,353
- Property taxes
- $261
- Home insurance (est.)
- $156
- Special assessments
- $69
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($53,500) · 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 Marks 2nd Add, Moorhead, MN.
About This Home
ONE-OF-A-KIND home with space, character and incredible potential! This spacious rambler offers a unique midcentury feel, an impressive great room with vaulted ceiling and full wall of windows, and four bedrooms conveniently located on the main floor. You’ll find fun built-ins and architectural details throughout the home that give it a character rarely found in newer construction. The oversized lot offers mature trees and a beautiful setting. Easy access to Alm Park (get your pickleball on), along with scenic Moorhead recreation paths and minutes from all that vibrant downtown Moorhead has to offer. If you’ve been looking for a home with personality, space and plenty of potential, this one is worth a look!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — ramblers between $201K and $334K in Moorhead:
- The field: 30 similar Moorhead homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 17 days — 1 of the last 10 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 56% of the last 36 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1959
- Garage
- 1-Car Attached
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $3,136 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $822
- School District
- Moorhead Area Public Schools
- Assigned Elementary School
- Ellen Hopkins Elementary
- Assigned Middle School
- Horizon Middle School
- Assigned High School
- Moorhead High School
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,440
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 1,020
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Clay
- List Date
- 2026-08-12
- Days on Market
- 49 days
- Parcel ID
- 584430010
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $3,958
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
Interior Features
- Laundry
- In Basement
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Poured Concrete
- Foundation Area
- 1,440 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,880 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Steel Siding
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Light
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Beyond Realty
Price History
- Price reduced to $267,500 — Aug 28, 2026
1216 Elm Street S is listed in Moorhead, MN, part of Clay County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1216 Elm Street S
- What schools is 1216 Elm Street S zoned to?
- 1216 Elm Street S is zoned to Ellen Hopkins Elementary (elementary), Horizon Middle School (middle school), and Moorhead High School (high school). Attendance boundaries change — confirm your exact address with the district before you rely on it.
- Is $267,500 a good price for a home in Moorhead?
- According to BuyPulse, 1216 Elm Street S rates Excellent Value — at $109/sqft it's priced 29% below the typical Moorhead single-family home of $153/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 80/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Moorhead homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Moorhead homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1216 Elm Street S — and what do they mean?
- This property has $822/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. Annual property taxes are $3,136/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
What special assessments cost in Moorhead — live figures on every home for sale.
- Does 1216 Elm Street S have a basement?
- Yes, 1216 Elm Street S has a finished basement with 1,020 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1216 Elm Street S have?
- 1216 Elm Street S has Forced Air heating and Wall Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 1216 Elm Street S located?
- 1216 Elm Street S is in the Marks neighborhood of Moorhead, MN 56560, in Clay County. It's in the Moorhead Area Public Schools.
- Is 1216 Elm Street S still available?
- Yes — 1216 Elm 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 1216 Elm Street S built?
- 1216 Elm Street S was built in 1959. It features a poured concrete foundation.
- Does 1216 Elm Street S have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 1216 Elm Street S is in the lower level.
- What utilities serve 1216 Elm Street S?
- Electric and gas at 1216 Elm Street S are provided by Moorhead Public Service and Xcel Energy. Water, sewer, and garbage are handled by Moorhead Public Service and City of Moorhead. Internet options include Midco, 702 Communications and CenturyLink. Full Moorhead utility setup guide — phone numbers and move-in timeline →
- Is 1216 Elm Street S near a golf course?
- Yes — Fargo Country Club (private course) is about 1.3 miles from 1216 Elm Street S. It's the closest golf course in the Fargo-Moorhead metro.
- How walkable is 1216 Elm Street S?
- 1216 Elm Street S has a Walk Score of 28/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 42/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1216 Elm Street S are for sale in Moorhead?
- 30 similar homes (ramblers between $201K and $334K in Moorhead) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 1216 Elm Street S sell in Moorhead?
- Homes like this one (ramblers between $201K and $334K in Moorhead) went pending in a median 17 days over the last 90 days — 1 of the last 10 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Moorhead sell for asking price?
- 56% of the last 36 comparable Moorhead 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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