Homes for Sale in Downtown & Island Park — Fargo, ND

Homes for sale in Downtown & Island Park, Fargo, ND — historic homes, loft condos and river-close infill near Broadway. Modern Market REALTORS® (701) 205-5517

Loft condos, restored early-1900s homes and river-close infill in Fargo's walkable downtown and historic Island Park

Downtown Fargo and the adjacent Island Park neighborhood sit at the historic center of the city, along the Red River and just off Broadway. This is some of Fargo's oldest housing — homes here date from the early 1900s, with a median build year in the late 1940s. Within a few walkable blocks you'll find loft condos in converted downtown buildings, restored grand homes on Island Park's tree-lined streets, and the occasional piece of newer infill.

The housing mix is unusually varied for one part of town: single-family houses, low-rise loft and condo buildings, and small multi-family like duplexes and fourplexes that draw investors and house-hackers. Prices generally run from the low $200,000s for condos and smaller homes up to the low $800,000s for the largest restored houses, with a lot of activity right around $400,000. That range fits first-time buyers who want a walkable condo, families drawn to character homes, and investors eyeing small multi-family near the core.

Downtown & Island Park is in Cass County and served by Fargo Public Schools, whose high schools are Davies, Fargo South, and Fargo North; the ZIP code is 58103. You're minutes from the Broadway restaurant and shopping district, the downtown library and events, and the river walking paths at Island Park, with I-94 and NDSU a short drive away. Nearly everything here is resale — there's very little new construction downtown, so most homes carry the character (and the upkeep) of an older, storied part of Fargo.

Homes for Sale in Downtown & Island Park

  1. 1100 3rd Avenue S, Fargo, ND 58103 — $799,900 · 7 bd / 5 ba · listed Aug 21
  2. 385 7th Avenue S, Fargo, ND 58103 — $495,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 20
  3. 117 11 Street S, Fargo, ND 58103 — $214,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 17
  4. 203 8th Street S, Fargo, ND 58103 — $399,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed May 7
  5. 214-216 12th Street S, Fargo, ND 58103 — $260,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Apr 27

Schools: Fargo Public Schools. County: Cass County. ZIP: 58103.

Assigned schools: Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School · Carl Ben Eielson Middle School · South High School — confirm the exact school by address.

Downtown & Island Park FAQ

Is Downtown & Island Park new construction or established homes?

It's overwhelmingly established. Homes here range from the early 1900s to the early 2000s, and most were built decades ago — the appeal is historic character, not new builds. You'll occasionally see newer infill or a recently converted loft, but there's no active new-construction subdivision downtown. If you want a brand-new home, we can point you toward south Fargo instead.

What types of homes are for sale downtown, and what do they cost?

You'll find single-family houses, loft and low-rise condos, and small multi-family such as duplexes and fourplexes — a wider mix than most Fargo neighborhoods. Prices generally run from the low $200,000s for condos and smaller homes up to the low $800,000s for the largest restored houses, with a lot of the activity landing in the $300,000s and $400,000s.

What makes downtown Fargo and Island Park special?

Walkability and history. You're steps from Broadway's restaurants, shops, and events, the downtown library, and the river paths at Island Park — one of Fargo's oldest and most beloved parks. Many homes are restored early-1900s houses on mature, tree-lined streets, and downtown loft condos put you right in the middle of it all. The trade-off is that older homes and buildings can mean more upkeep, and condos carry HOA dues — both worth reviewing before you buy.

What school district, county, and ZIP code cover Downtown & Island Park?

The area is in Cass County and served by Fargo Public Schools, whose high schools are Davies, Fargo South, and Fargo North. The ZIP code is 58103. Because attendance boundaries can change, confirm the current assigned schools for any specific address before you make an offer.

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