Homes for Sale in Moorhead, MN

Updated 10/26/2026, 4:19 AM CDT from NorthstarMLS

Moorhead, MN Housing Market

Moorhead sits directly across the Red River from Fargo, offering Minnesota living with easy access to the metro. Home to Concordia College and Minnesota State University Moorhead, the city attracts families, educators, and professionals who want strong schools, a distinct community identity, and Minnesota's tax structure. Our team knows Moorhead's neighborhoods — from new south-side construction to established streets near the universities — inside and out.

Verified Homes for Sale in Moorhead, MN

219 homes for sale in Moorhead, MN — priced $72,500 to $2,199,976, median $319,900, 95 with recent price cuts. Updated daily from NorthstarMLS.

Moorhead is a balanced market — homes sell for about 99% of list in around 51 days, with roughly 4.6 months of supply (based on 90 days of NorthstarMLS closings).

M Re-Intel: Fargo-Moorhead Market Intelligence — October 2026

The house didn't get more expensive this fall. The money did. On September 3 a 30-year mortgage cost 6.71 percent; by October 8 Freddie Mac had it at 7.40 percent, the highest in nearly three years, after the Federal Reserve's first rate increase since 2023 and a 10-year Treasury that pushed past 5 percent. On a $325,000 home, September's median metro sale, that's about $120 more a month in principal and interest than five weeks earlier, and nearly $200 more than a year ago, with 20 percent down. You might expect buyers to flinch. Instead they did something smarter: they stopped shopping for a house and started shopping for a payment. The listings piled up, 987 homes for sale, up from the low 800s in August, with Fargo alone adding 12 percent in seven weeks, and 41 percent of everything on the market has already taken a price cut. Yet the homes that did sell in September sold as if nobody had told them: 100 percent of list price, about four weeks on the market, and 30 percent over asking, up from 24 percent a year ago. That isn't a falling market. It's a sorting one. Between $250,000 and $350,000 there are three months of supply, a seller's market by any measure; above $750,000 there are more than nine, a buyer's market by every measure. Redfin's numbers for the three months through August, measured their own way, sketch the same map. Fargo's median sale price slipped 3.1 percent to $315,000, while West Fargo's rose by exactly the same 3.1 percent, to $366,000, and West Fargo is still the tightest town in the metro, with 29 percent of its listings under contract. Moorhead posted the fastest gain of all, up 8.9 percent to $294,000, even as its homes now take 34 days to sell instead of 29 and nearly half its listings have cut. The rule of the season fits in one line: price it to the payment and it moves; price it to last spring and it waits.

— Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum, Modern Market REALTORS®. Full market intelligence report

Why Buy a Home in Moorhead, MN?

Moorhead gives you Minnesota residency with full access to the Fargo-Moorhead metro. Downtown Fargo is a five-minute drive across the Red River, so you get a distinct Minnesota community without giving up the metro's jobs, shopping, and amenities. Homes here span a wide range — the current market runs from starter homes and townhomes in the low $200,000s to new construction and larger family homes well above $500,000, with plenty in between for growing families.

The city has a character all its own. Concordia College and Minnesota State University Moorhead anchor the north side and give the area a youthful, walkable energy, while the Hjemkomst Center and Rourke Art Museum reflect the Scandinavian heritage woven through the community. Most of Moorhead's newest homes are on the south side, in subdivisions like Hampton Place, Prairie Parkway, and Partridge Creek, where modern floor plans draw families from across the metro. Established neighborhoods such as Village Green, Morningside, and the Highland Addition offer mature, tree-lined streets and mid-century character close to the river trails.

Families consistently choose Moorhead for Moorhead Area Public Schools — a well-regarded district with smaller class sizes and a strong community feel compared with the larger Fargo system. Add effortless commuting (I-94 and US-75 put the whole metro within reach), special assessments that tend to run smaller than North Dakota's newer developments, and a genuine small-city identity, and it's easy to see why Moorhead buyers feel they get the best of both states.

Neighborhoods in Moorhead

South Moorhead has the newest construction and modern subdivisions. The Concordia College area and central Moorhead feature tree-lined streets with mid-century homes. North Moorhead near the universities is popular with first-time buyers and investors. The river corridor offers walkable access to parks and trails.

Browse Moorhead Homes by Neighborhood

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Homes for Sale in Moorhead — Page 10

  1. 2025 single family home for sale at 4736 Hampton Loop S in Moorhead, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 4736 Hampton Loop S, Moorhead, MN — $543,500 · Est. $2,748/mo · ▼ $5,000 (1%) off, was $548,500, reduced 5 weeks ago · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,787 sqft · 10,782 sqft lot · Active · Open House 10/27 · M Markdowns · Listed by Beyond Realty
  2. 2006 single family home for sale at 310 48th Avenue SW in Moorhead, MN — 6 bed, 6 bath 310 48th Avenue SW, Moorhead, MN — $1,400,000 · Est. $7,079/mo · ▼ $100,000 (7%) off, was $1,500,000, reduced 6 weeks ago · House for Sale · Two Story · Red River of the North · 6 bed · 6 bath · 7,505 sqft · 0.58 ac lot · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Beyond Realty
  3. 2025 single family home for sale at 2304 37 Avenue S in Moorhead, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 2304 37 Avenue S, Moorhead, MN — $346,900 · Est. $1,754/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · New Build · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,732 sqft · 7,064 sqft lot · Active · Listed by BFB Real Estate

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Frequently Asked Questions

How's the Moorhead housing market right now?

Moorhead has a healthy mix of inventory — several hundred active listings at any time, spanning townhomes and starter homes through new construction and larger family homes above $500,000. New homes are being built on the south side through 2026. The Verified Homes for Sale strip above carries the current homes-for-sale count, median list price, and how many listings have recent price cuts, recalculated daily from NorthstarMLS.

Are there new construction homes in Moorhead, MN?

Yes. Most of Moorhead's new construction is on the south side, in subdivisions like Hampton Place, Prairie Parkway, and Partridge Creek, with builds continuing through 2026. These modern floor plans are a major draw for families relocating within the metro. Ask us and we'll show you what's under construction and what's move-in ready.

What ZIP code is Moorhead, MN?

Moorhead's primary ZIP code is 56560, which covers the city itself. Nearby communities like Dilworth (56529) and Glyndon (56547) have their own ZIPs but are part of the same school and commuting area.

Where can I find open houses in Moorhead?

We track every upcoming open house across Moorhead and the Fargo-Moorhead metro, updated daily from the MLS. See the full schedule on our open houses page, or ask us to set up alerts so you never miss a showing in the neighborhood you want.

Is it cheaper to live in Moorhead or Fargo?

It depends on the neighborhood. Moorhead generally has slightly lower home prices than comparable Fargo neighborhoods, and Moorhead's special assessments tend to run much smaller than those in newer North Dakota developments, which can add thousands per year. Minnesota income tax is higher, though, so many buyers find the total cost is similar and choose based on schools, neighborhood feel, and commute.

How far is Moorhead from Fargo?

Downtown Moorhead is about five minutes from downtown Fargo across the Red River. The two cities share a metro area of roughly 250,000 people, and most residents move freely between them for work, shopping, and school activities.

Does Moorhead have good schools?

Yes. Moorhead Area Public Schools is a well-regarded district with strong academic and activity programs and smaller class sizes than Fargo. Many families choose Moorhead specifically for the district, and the city is also home to two colleges — Concordia and Minnesota State University Moorhead.

How much do you need to make to buy a house in Moorhead, MN?

It depends heavily on your down payment, interest rate, and other debts, but as a rough guide: with Moorhead's median list price around $320,000, a home near that price typically calls for somewhere around $80,000 to $100,000 in household income. Put more down or buy below the median and it drops; less down or a higher rate pushes it up. Run your own numbers on our home affordability calculator, and we'll help you get pre-approved so you know your real budget before you shop.

Is Moorhead, MN a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?

Right now, Moorhead is a balanced market — homes are selling for about 99% of list price in around 51 days, with roughly 4.6 months of supply, based on the last 90 days of NorthstarMLS closings. Fewer months of supply and homes selling near or above asking favor sellers; more supply and homes sitting longer favor buyers.

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Modern Market REALTORS® — Jim Christl (Broker) & Shannon Barnum (Associate Broker). Serving Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Horace, Detroit Lakes, and Minnesota lake country. Call (701) 205-5517.