Clara Barton is a family-friendly neighborhood just 2 miles from Downtown Fargo, bordered by the Red River and appreciated for its mature, tree-lined streets. Many of the homes have an early- to mid-20th-century charm, and most people own rather than rent, giving the area an established feel. Residents enjoy the convenience of their own elementary school in the neighborhood, and many find Clara Barton more cost-effective than newer developments.
The neighborhood is in one of the older, more established parts of Fargo, as it was part of the original townsite of the city. The trees shading the streets are centuries old, and many of the residences were built from the 1920s to the 1960s. "[You'll see] more of the older, what we call ramblers — one-level homes — and older two-story homes with some character," says Bruce Johnson, a Realtor with Re/Max Residential Office with 40 years of industry experience. "They are individual, one-of-a-kind homes." Tudor Revivals mix with mid-century ranch-style houses, Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revivals. You'll find smaller attached and detached garages, along with well-maintained gardens and landscaping. The median lot size is a little over 6,500 square feet. Closer to the river, yards get a bit smaller. Still, a handful of homes have a special spot overlooking a green buffer between residential areas and the river, which provides a sense of extra space. Home prices generally range from the low $200,000s to the high $300,000s.
According to Johnson, established areas like Clara Barton usually have lower special assessments for homeowners. These are basically extra fees for infrastructure improvements, which are more common in newer neighborhoods in the South Fargo area. The relative affordability tends to draw a particular type of buyer: "Generally younger families — first-time homebuyers, that type of thing," Johnson says.
Students in Clara Barton are served by Fargo Public Schools. Parents appreciate that Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School is right in the neighborhood. School choice is another option, available via a petition process to families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade.
South University Drive and Interstate 94 border the community. Both get you around the metro area, and South University Drive leads downtown. Downtown is also close enough that you could walk there in under 40 minutes or bike in around 10. It's also easy to catch the bus, with several stops along the edges of the neighborhood. If you need to catch a flight, Hector International Airport is just 5 miles away. The airport supports domestic travel and also offers connecting flights for trips abroad.
You can walk and bike along the river and drop a line for fishing. As far as green spaces go, Lindenwood Park is a favorite, set along the water. "It's one of the older parks in Fargo, not the oldest, but one of those more established parks that offers more amenities," says Tony Schmitt, the parks director for the Fargo Parks District. "There's a campground, a nature trail, a kayak launch and the ability to rent bicycles. We have our pond hockey event there in the winter." A pedestrian bridge also connects Lindenwood Park to Gooseberry Park in Minnesota.
Other amenities in the community and nearby:
Sabrina Knudson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
(218) 789-9024
89 Total Sales
1 in Clara Barton
$309,000 Price
Peggy Isakson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
(701) 561-0892
219 Total Sales
4 in Clara Barton
$156K - $246K Price Range
Robb Johnson
HomeSmart Adventure Realty
(218) 422-7110
146 Total Sales
2 in Clara Barton
$250K - $263K Price Range
Dan Perrine
James Patrick Real Estate
(218) 515-2570
189 Total Sales
2 in Clara Barton
$290K - $379K Price Range
Arlin Fisher
Park Co., REALTORS®
(701) 929-6449
85 Total Sales
1 in Clara Barton
$225,000 Price
Emily Christofferson-Zarak
NextHome Legendary Properties
(701) 369-2798
109 Total Sales
1 in Clara Barton
$380,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Clara Barton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Clara Barton, Fargo sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Clara Barton, Fargo over the last 12 months is $297,750, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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