1216 Elm Street S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Just Listed on M Premiere — listed August 12, 2026
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,460 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7125053
Is 1216 Elm Street S a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Grade
Below Market
At $112/sqft — This home is priced 29% below the typical Moorhead single-family home of $158/sqft.
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$1,881/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,391
- Property taxes
- $261
- Home insurance (est.)
- $160
- Special assessments
- $69
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($55,000) · 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.
Deciding Week · Day 5 of 7
4% of the last 25 homes like this one went under contract within the first week.
Day count from the MLS listing date · cohort stats from the last 90 days · NorthstarMLS
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 $206K and $344K in Moorhead:
- The field: 31 similar Moorhead homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 18 days — 0 of the last 25 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 72% of the last 43 sales here closed at or over list — Moorhead doesn't discount.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 43 real Moorhead closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1959
- Above Grade
- 1,440 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,020 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Light
- Garage
- 1-car (Attached Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Basement
- Finished
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $3,136
- Special Assessments
- $822
- School District
- Moorhead Area Public Schools
- Assigned High School
- Moorhead High School
- County
- Clay
- Days on Market
- 3
1216 Elm Street S is listed in Moorhead, MN, part of Clay County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 1216 Elm Street S
Shannon Barnum
Associate Broker · Modern Market REALTORS®
Your Moorhead real estate expert since 2012 — I represent you, not the seller. Quick to respond, easy to text.
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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 $275,000 a good price for a home in Moorhead?
- At $112/sqft, this home is priced below the typical Moorhead single-family home of $158/sqft (29% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. 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.
- 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 1.5 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?
- 31 similar homes (ramblers between $206K and $344K 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 $206K and $344K in Moorhead) went pending in a median 18 days over the last 90 days — 0 of the last 25 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Moorhead sell for asking price?
- 72% of the last 43 comparable Moorhead sales closed at or over list price — Moorhead doesn't discount. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- 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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