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:
Dane Fuglestad
REALTY XPERTS
(701) 929-7857
176 Total Sales
6 in Clara Barton
$245K - $310K Price Range
Sabrina Knudson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
(218) 789-9024
86 Total Sales
2 in Clara Barton
$309,000 Price Range
Christopher Leigh
Vision Realty
(218) 515-2960
188 Total Sales
2 in Clara Barton
$200,000 Price Range
Cole Jirik
Herd Realty LLP
(651) 370-9424
53 Total Sales
2 in Clara Barton
$265,000 Price Range
Peggy Isakson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
(701) 561-0892
216 Total Sales
8 in Clara Barton
$156K - $297K Price Range
Robb Johnson
HomeSmart Adventure Realty
(218) 422-7110
145 Total Sales
2 in Clara Barton
$250,000 Price Range
| 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 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Clara Barton, Fargo over the last 12 months is $292,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$292,450
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Median Sale Price
$292,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$291,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$241,200
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
33
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
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Number of Homes
721
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Number of Homes for Sale
5
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Median Year Built
1948
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Months of Supply
1.80
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,280
Above the national average
1,933
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,786
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
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Total Population
2,195
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Median Age
41
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Population Density
5 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$95,925
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$116,849
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High School Graduates
100%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
58.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
21.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
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Annual Precipitation
24''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
1°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
45''
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