Downtown Bismarck
Downtown Bismarck has shops, restaurants and Kirkwood Mall access
Downtown’s commercial scene is full of variety. “We have restaurants opening constantly,” says Crystal Neumann, a city native and broker/owner of CORE Real Estate Advisors. “More chains, like Panda Express and IHOP, but also a bunch of little local businesses.” Each block is packed with cafes, quick-service eateries, bars and sit-down restaurants. Boutique clothing shops and antique stores sit beside tattoo parlors and art galleries. Kirkwood Mall is directly south of the bustling retail hub, attracting even more shoppers to the area. Although the neighborhood has specialty shops like Asian Gourmet Market Store, supermarkets are about 1 mile away.Annual events hosted in the heart of Bismarck
Most city events happen downtown. Restaurants battle throughout January to win the "Best Burger" title during the Downtown Burger Slam. The annual Art & Wine Walk invites people to sample wine and hors d'oeuvres while exploring local businesses and artists in June. Fall brings the Downtowner’s Street Fair, where tens of thousands browse food, art and craft vendors. Small Business Saturdays promote local entrepreneurs. Bismarck Event Center hosts major concerts, regional festivals, conventions and rodeos year-round.Walkable streets parallel a major highway, and busy roads
Downtown streets are pedestrian-friendly, and Capital Area Transit buses pass through the community on a fixed route. Business Loop 94 crosses directly through downtown, offering quick access to Mandan across the river. An Amtrak train line runs parallel to the highway. Washington, Seventh and Ninth Streets are also important, connecting to Kirkwood Mall and the rest of the city. Bismarck Municipal Airport is 3 miles away, and Sandford Medical Center and CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck Medical Center are in the neighborhood.Nearby parks offer everything, from trails and baseball games to zoos
Peace Park offers a relaxed place to eat outdoors in the middle of downtown. Custer Park is easily identified by its metal eagle sculpture and closeness to Elks Aquatic Center. Bismarck Municipal Ballpark is well-known for its baseball games, but the field also hosts movie nights and other community events. In winter, Legion Skating Rink opens outside the ballpark for ice-skating and pickup hockey. South of the stadium, Kiwanis Park offers an expansive playground, walking paths and BisMarket, a seasonal Saturday farmers market. Downtown Bismarck is also about 1 mile from Sertoma Park. “It's probably one of our most popular parks,” says Dana Schaar Jahner, community relations manager at Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. “Whether you’re a biker, runner or a visiting family, there are miles of trails, tons of sports leagues and lots of recreational facilities.” The park’s amenity list includes several picnic shelters, playgrounds and multi-use athletic courts. Sertoma Park is also home to the Super Slide Amusement Park and the Dakota Zoo.Apartments, condos and homes surround the commercial center
Residential areas are mostly around the edges of the neighborhood. The community primarily has apartments, condominiums from the late 1900s and single-family homes from the early 1900s. Bungalows, American Foursquares and ranch-style homes have small grassy yards, short driveways and sidewalk access. Complexes have minimal green space but come right up to sidewalks, maintaining walkability. Infill development, which is usually apartments and condo complexes, has recently increased to meet the housing demand. Prices typically range between $100,000 and $230,000, but new construction can cost as much as $550,000.Public schools and the University of Mary are within walking distance
Most students attend Will-Moore Elementary School, which has a B-minus Niche score. Next is Wachter Middle School, followed by Bismarck High School. The schools have B-minus and B-plus ratings. All three schools are within 1 mile of downtown, so many students walk or bike to class. The University of Mary’s downtown building offers flexible degree programs in business and marketing.
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Isabel Butler
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brenda Foster
Brenda Foster
Capital Real Estate Partners
(701) 888-1324
163 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Bismarck
$156,000 Price
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Amy Hullet
Amy Hullet
CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty
(701) 401-8569
309 Total Sales
6 in Downtown Bismarck
$52K - $361K Price Range
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Terry Stevahn
Terry Stevahn
CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty
(701) 401-9154
337 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Bismarck
$155K - $156K Price Range
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AUSTIN MUTH
AUSTIN MUTH
GENESIS REALTY, LLC
(701) 712-6012
123 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Bismarck
$137,000 Price
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KIRSTIN WILHELM
KW
KIRSTIN WILHELM
Responds QuicklyNew Nest Realty, LLC
(701) 401-5064
158 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Bismarck
$156,000 Price
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Shirley Thomas
Shirley Thomas
BIANCO REALTY, INC.
(701) 401-9381
687 Total Sales
10 in Downtown Bismarck
$95K - $470K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sertoma Park
Peace Park
Bismarck Municipal Ballpark
Kiwanis Park
Custer Park
Elks Aquatic Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Bismarck | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Bismarck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Bismarck, Bismarck sell after 135 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Bismarck, Bismarck over the last 12 months is $399,910.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Sale Price
$399,910
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,910
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
95
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,367
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,829
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,179
Median Age
43
Population under 18
15.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,636
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,034
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.9%
College Graduates
21%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
3°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
62''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Highland Acres
Bismarck’s first major suburban neighborhood built after World War II
Hillside North
Rolling hills suburb near the Capitol Grounds and expansive parks
Hillside South
Rolling hills suburb with an expansive park and popular summertime aquatic center
Park Hill
Small neighborhood surrounded by busy parks, commercial centers and major roads
Wachter
Leafy neighborhood where retail, recreation and residential living blend
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