Living in West Fargo, ND — Neighborhood Guide

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What it's like to live in West Fargo, ND: the homes and what they cost, the schools, the parks, the commute and the local character, with every West Fargo home for sale, live from the MLS.

West Fargo, ND is in Cass County, North Dakota, 5 minutes from Fargo, and is served by West Fargo Public Schools. There are 114 homes for sale in West Fargo right now, with a median list price of $399,450 ($179 per square foot). Counted from NorthstarMLS listings, updated every few minutes.

West Fargo at a Glance

The market right now

Homes for Sale: 114
Median List Price: $399,450
Median Price per Sq Ft: $179
Price Reduced: 39
New Construction: 15

The place

County: Cass County, ND
Drive to Fargo: 5 minutes
School District: West Fargo Public Schools

75% of the homes for sale in West Fargo list special assessments, a median of $1,343 a year among those that do. Check a listing's specials before comparing monthly costs: how special assessments work.

About West Fargo, ND

West Fargo is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Dakota, attracting young families with its top-rated schools, modern housing, and family-friendly amenities. The city has evolved from Fargo's quieter neighbor into a destination in its own right, with its own dining scene, shopping corridors, and award-winning school district. Newer developments like The Wilds, Brooks Harbor, and Eaglewood offer contemporary homes, while established neighborhoods provide mature trees and larger lots.

West Fargo Homes & Prices

Housing Types: Primarily single-family homes and townhomes, with growing condo and patio home inventory. Heavy new construction activity.
Price Range: $220,000 – $700,000+
Typical Lot Sizes: 0.15–0.30 acres in newer developments; larger lots available in rural-edge areas.
New vs. Existing Homes: Heavily weighted toward new construction. West Fargo's rapid growth means most inventory is less than 15 years old.

West Fargo Schools

West Fargo is served by West Fargo Public Schools.

Elementary: Aurora Elementary School · Brooks Harbor Elementary School · Deer Creek Elementary School · Eastwood Elementary School · Freedom Elementary School · Harwood Elementary School · Horace Elementary School · Independence Elementary School · L.E. Berger Elementary School · Legacy Elementary School · Meadowlark Elementary School · Osgood Elementary School · South Elementary School · Westside Elementary School · Willow Park Elementary School

Middle: Cheney Middle School · Heritage Middle School · Liberty Middle School

High: Horace High School · West Fargo High School · West Fargo Sheyenne High School

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

Parks & Recreation in West Fargo

Extensive park system including Veterans Memorial Park, Rendezvous Park, and the Sheyenne River corridor trails. Youth sports complexes and the new community recreation center.

Commute from West Fargo to Fargo

5–10 minutes to downtown Fargo, 15 minutes to Moorhead.

What Living in West Fargo Is Like

West Fargo feels like a purpose-built community for families — clean, safe, well-maintained, with excellent schools and modern infrastructure. The Sheyenne corridor has become a social hub with restaurants, breweries, and gathering spaces.

West Fargo Neighborhoods

Explore West Fargo neighborhood by neighborhood: homes for sale, new construction and buildable lots.

The Wilds

New Construction · Newer single-family homes built since 2012 — around 2,100 square feet, with sold prices near $456,000 — in one of the Fargo-Moorhead metro's most active neighborhoods for home sales

The Ranch at The Wilds

New Construction · The luxury enclave of The Wilds golf community — newer custom single-family estates on West Fargo's premier golf-course streets, the top tier of the 58078 new-construction market.

Eaglewood

New Construction · New-construction single-family homes built between 2012 and 2021, priced in the mid-$300,000s in West Fargo, ND

Eagle Run

Established · Established resale homes built 2002–2022 — a mix of single-family and attached, lower-maintenance homes at a median sold price around $360K in West Fargo, ND

Brooks Harbor

New Construction · Newer, larger single-family homes built between 2014 and 2021, with recent sales near a $495K–$509K median, in West Fargo's 58078

Charleswood

Established · Established, upscale single-family homes built from 1994 to 2014, with recent sales near a $490,000 median, in West Fargo, ND

North Pond at The Preserve

New Lots · Buildable lots in North Pond at The Preserve — West Fargo, ND

Homes for Sale in West Fargo, ND

The 12 newest homes for sale in West Fargo, newest first.

1141 Rachel Drive W, West Fargo, ND — $459,900 · Est. $2,507/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,626 sqft · 0.276 ac lot · Active · M Premiere · Listed by eXp Realty (3240 WF)
1223 Rachel Drive W, West Fargo, ND — $386,991 · Est. $2,110/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · New Build · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,139 sqft · 6,408 sqft lot · Active · Listed by Thomsen Homes
3427 Eagle Run Lane, West Fargo, ND — $299,900 · Est. $1,635/mo · Twin Home for Sale · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,960 sqft · 5,198 sqft lot · Active · Listed by Dakota Plains Realty
1145 Rachel Drive W, West Fargo, ND — $545,865 · Est. $2,976/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · New Build · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,125 sqft · 11,944 sqft lot · Active · Listed by BFB Real Estate
2511 7 Court W, West Fargo, ND — $279,900 · Est. $1,526/mo · Twin Home for Sale · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,790 sqft · 5,248 sqft lot · Active · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage One
315 12 1/2 Avenue E, West Fargo, ND — $172,900 · Est. $943/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 2 bed · 3 bath · 1,536 sqft · Active · Listed by RE/MAX Legacy Realty
840 Lakeridge Place, West Fargo, ND — $289,900 · Est. $1,581/mo · Twin Home for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,334 sqft · 0.092 ac lot · Active · Listed by Archer Real Estate Services
1127 4th Avenue E, West Fargo, ND — $323,900 · Est. $1,766/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,082 sqft · 0.172 ac lot · Active · Listed by eXp Realty (219 WF)
1074 Highland Lane W, West Fargo, ND — $374,900 · Est. $2,044/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 4 bed · 4 bath · 2,162 sqft · 0.134 ac lot · Active · Listed by eXp Realty (219 WF)
707 10th Avenue E, West Fargo, ND — $395,000 · Est. $2,154/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,796 sqft · 0.224 ac lot · Active · Listed by Dakota Plains Realty
512 12th Street E, West Fargo, ND — $440,000 · Est. $2,399/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 4 bed · 4 bath · 2,805 sqft · 0.269 ac lot · Active · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Park Company
28 Francis Street, West Fargo, ND — $295,000 · Est. $1,608/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Waterfront · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,946 sqft · 0.463 ac lot · Active · Listed by REAL (216 FGO)

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