Living in Fargo, ND — Neighborhood Guide

About Fargo, ND

Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota and the economic engine of the Red River Valley. With a thriving downtown, world-class healthcare, three universities, and a growing tech sector, Fargo offers big-city amenities with Midwestern affordability and friendliness. The city's neighborhoods range from historic homes near Island Park to brand-new developments in south Fargo, giving buyers options at virtually every price point. Fargo pairs a strong job market with Midwestern quality of life.

Housing & Pricing

Housing types: Single-family homes, townhomes, condos, duplexes, and new construction across all price ranges.

Price range: $180,000 – $900,000+

Typical lot sizes: City lots (0.15–0.25 acres) in established neighborhoods; larger lots (0.25–0.5 acres) in newer south Fargo developments.

New vs. existing: Strong mix of both. South Fargo has extensive new construction near Davies High School. North and central Fargo feature character-rich existing homes from the 1920s–1990s.

Schools

School district: Fargo Public Schools

Elementary: Bennett Elementary School · Centennial Elementary School · Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School · Eagles Elementary School · Ed Clapp Elementary School · Jefferson Elementary School · Kennedy Elementary School · Lewis and Clark Elementary School · Lincoln Elementary School · Longfellow Elementary School · Madison Roosevelt Elementary School · McKinley Elementary School · Washington Elementary School

Middle: Ben Franklin Middle School · Carl Ben Eielson Middle School · Discovery Middle School

High: Fargo Davies High School · North High School · South High School

Assigned schools depend on the address; each home's page lists its own.

Parks & Recreation

Over 75 parks including Island Park, Lindenwood, and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks stadium. Miles of bike paths along the Red River, indoor recreation centers, and the FARGODOME for events.

Commute & Location

Distance to Fargo: —

Central hub — all metro communities are within 15–25 minutes.

Local Character

Fargo blends a lively downtown food and arts scene with quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhoods. The city's entrepreneurial culture, active volunteer community, and four-season outdoor recreation make it feel both ambitious and welcoming.

Homes for Sale in Fargo (12+)

  1. 1908 single family home for sale at 1511 9th Street N in Fargo, ND — 4 bed, 2 bath 1511 9th Street N, Fargo, ND — $189,900 · Est. $960/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,552 sqft · 0.16 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Daybreak Realty
  2. 2002 twin home for sale at 6158 14th Street S in Fargo, ND — 3 bed, 3 bath 6158 14th Street S, Fargo, ND — $365,000 · Est. $1,846/mo · Twin Home for Sale · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,279 sqft · 0.555 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
  3. 2023 single family home for sale at 4752 Prairie Pond Crossing Crossing S in Fargo, ND — 5 bed, 4 bath 4752 Prairie Pond Crossing Crossing S, Fargo, ND — $1,175,000 · Est. $5,941/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 5 bed · 4 bath · 4,580 sqft · 0.261 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by eXp Realty (3240 WF)
  4. 1958 single family home for sale at 1325 5th Street N in Fargo, ND — 4 bed, 3 bath 1325 5th Street N, Fargo, ND — $412,500 · Est. $2,086/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,646 sqft · 0.236 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
  5. 2005 condo for sale at 3434 28th Street S, Unit 302 in Fargo, ND — 2 bed, 1 bath 3434 28th Street S, Unit 302, Fargo, ND — $259,900 · Est. $1,314/mo · Condo for Sale · Acreage · 2 bed · 1 bath · 1,150 sqft · 3.08 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Park Company
  6. 1978 townhouse for sale at 1402 E Gateway Circle S in Fargo, ND — 2 bed, 2 bath 1402 E Gateway Circle S, Fargo, ND — $225,000 · Est. $1,138/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,781 sqft · 61,428 sqft lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Park Company
  7. 2007 single family home for sale at 4734 51st Street S in Fargo, ND — 4 bed, 3 bath 4734 51st Street S, Fargo, ND — $399,900 · Est. $2,022/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,350 sqft · 0.2 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Beyond Realty
  8. 2024 condo for sale at 4470 24th Avenue S, Unit 304 in Fargo, ND — 1 bed, 1 bath 4470 24th Avenue S, Unit 304, Fargo, ND — $239,900 · Est. $1,213/mo · Condo for Sale · New Build · 1 bed · 1 bath · 704 sqft · 1.95 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Tradition Property Group
  9. 2026 single family home for sale at 6985 Selkirk Drive S in Fargo, ND — 4 bed, 3 bath 6985 Selkirk Drive S, Fargo, ND — $453,764 · Est. $2,294/mo · House for Sale · Tri-Level · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,157 sqft · 7,440 sqft lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by REALTY XPERTS
  10. 2019 single family home for sale at 1558 68th Avenue S in Fargo, ND — 4 bed, 3 bath 1558 68th Avenue S, Fargo, ND — $435,000 · Est. $2,200/mo · House for Sale · Tri-Level · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,340 sqft · 0.142 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
  11. 1953 single family home for sale at 52 16 1/2 Avenue N in Fargo, ND — 4 bed, 2 bath 52 16 1/2 Avenue N, Fargo, ND — $275,000 · Est. $1,391/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,095 sqft · 0.164 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Dodd Realty LLC
  12. 1986 duplex for sale at 2203 30 1/2 Avenue S in Fargo, ND — 6 bed, 2 bath 2203 30 1/2 Avenue S, Fargo, ND — $230,000 · Est. $1,163/mo · Duplex for Sale · 6 bed · 2 bath · 2,584 sqft · 0.275 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Beyond Realty

Explore Fargo

(701) 205-5517 — Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum, Modern Market REALTORS®

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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.