Jefferson-Carl
Neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota
Cass County 58103
Shops and restaurants represent the many cultures
The community's diversity is represented in the variety of places to eat and shop at, in and around, the neighborhood. “There’s a cute little place called ThaiKota, a little hole-in-the-wall place with like 20 seats attached to Holliday Gas Station; it’s just on the back end of it,” says Heck. There’s another Thai food option available towards the south end of the neighborhood at Leela Thai Cuisine, which is also jsut around the corner from Rugsan Cuisine, where they specialize in East African cooking. Jay’s Smokin’s BBQ focuses on barbecue classics but also offers pizzas, burgers and other bar and grille standards. FM International Foods, along with the Asian and American Market, provide supplies from around the world for home cooking; and there's also a Cash Wise Foods and Hornbacher’s nearby for grocery runs.
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Diverse public schools and continued learning
While it’s named for the two schools within its borders, not all students will attend both of them. Many will start at Jefferson Elementary, which is graded a C-plus by Niche. However, some will go to Hawthorne Elementary for kindergarten through second grade, then move on to Clara Barton Elementary for third through fifth grade – this combined elementary earns a B grade. They may move on to Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and South High School, both of which are within walking distance for students at the bottom of the neighborhood. These earn grades of B-minus and B, respectively. South is known for having a diverse student population and co-curricular activities like the Cybersecurity Club and Inner City Sound. However, some students in the northern portion of the neighborhood will attend B-plus rated Ben Franklin Middle School before wrapping up at North High School, which gets an A-minus. Agassiz, within the neighborhood, is an alternative school that offers alternative high school and middle school programs, as well as the Fargo Adult Learning Center for continued education.
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Established homes dating back to the early 1900s
Jefferson-Carl is a mixture of homes that spans from turn-of-the-century farmhouses and foursquare builds to Colonial Revival designs and mid-century ramblers. “Some of them are post-war; you have the small little square houses,” says Heck. “A lot of the early established neighborhoods have detached garages.” Indeed, the pre-World War II homes of Jefferson-Carl feature one- and two-stall detached garages, although many of the post-war homes have at least a single attached bay. Single-family homes here generally sell for between $125,000 and $325,000, with investment opportunities hovering in the $75,000 to $125,000 range. The average home value here is regularly about $120,000 less than the Fargo average, making it a popular choice with both first-time buyers and investors. Condos are also available here and regularly sell for between $100,000 and $150,000. While most single-family units are owner-occupied, according to a recent study by the city, a large block of apartments is also clustered in the neighborhood's southwest corner.
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Nearby parks for all seasons
Jefferson Park and McCormick Park offer green space and playgrounds for kids to get their energy out. Attached to Jefferson Elementary School, the Jefferson Skating Rink gets flooded in the winters for free skating and pick-up hockey games, and an attached warming house provides a spot to warm up after an ice session. Some will head east to Island Park to cool down in the public Island Park Pool – under renovations and reopening in 2025 – or use one of the numerous tennis courts.
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Planting seeds for the future
Tucked away by McCormick Park, the Arbors Garden is one of the numerous community gardens across Fargo run by Growing Together Community gardens. Those who work in the garden don’t just enjoy interacting with their neighbors but can also earn a share of the garden's harvest. It doesn’t just benefit the local community either, as the combined gardens across the city regularly send thousands of pounds of fresh produce to food pantries across the city.Walking and biking around the neighborhood is simple
With a dedicated bike lane along 1st Avenue South, a bike path cutting through the middle of the neighborhood, quiet side streets and wide, shaded sidewalks, Jefferson-Carl has plenty of options for getting around. This includes MATBUS routes 15 and 18, with stops throughout the community. Across the top edge, Main Avenue is a major thoroughfare, leading west to Interstate 29 or eastward to Moorhead. Downtown is within 2 miles, as is Island Park – some residents will walk to events in these spots to avoid dealing with parking. Hector International Airport isn’t much further – roughly 5 miles and generally a 10-minute drive or less. Essentia Health, 3 miles south, provides 24-hour emergency care and is generally less than a 10-minute drive.
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Cultural events and citywide celebrations
While block parties are common, residents of Jefferson-Carl celebrate several events throughout the year centered on their cultural heritages, like the Somalia Cultural Heritage Celebration held in nearby Broadway Square. Island Park is home to the two-day Island Park Show, where local entertainment provides the soundtrack to over 100 artisans showing off everything from metalwork creations to photography and porcelain sculpture. The Downtown Fargo Street Fair brings out the crowds in the summer, while Frostival – with events in downtown, at Island Park and in other nearby spots – breaks up the winter monotony.
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Written By
Andrew Tyson
Photography Contributed By
Chris Jeong
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bruce Johnson
Bruce Johnson
RE/MAX Realty 1
(218) 515-5571
155 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson-Carl
$214,900 Price
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Adam Helgeson
Adam Helgeson
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway Home Services
(701) 732-8246
207 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson-Carl
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Troy Krabbenhoft
Troy Krabbenhoft
Krabbenhoft Real Estate Team
(218) 304-3212
202 Total Sales
3 in Jefferson-Carl
$140K - $228K Price Range
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Beau Flom
Beau Flom
FpG Realty
(701) 515-0263
417 Total Sales
5 in Jefferson-Carl
$85K - $270K Price Range
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Arlin Fisher
Arlin Fisher
Park Co., REALTORS®
(701) 929-6449
86 Total Sales
3 in Jefferson-Carl
$158K - $275K Price Range
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Emily Christofferson
Emily Christofferson
Responds QuicklyNextHome Legendary Properties
(701) 369-2798
77 Total Sales
2 in Jefferson-Carl
$176K - $215K 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
Jefferson West Park
McCormick Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Jefferson-Carl | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jefferson-Carl Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jefferson-Carl, Fargo sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Jefferson-Carl, Fargo over the last 12 months is $221,825, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$222,250
Median Sale Price
$221,825
Median Single Family Sale Price
$222,075
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$235,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,182
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,855
On par with the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,053
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 153 - 4:30pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 2:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$725 - $975 per month
- Near Downtown Fargo!
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 375+ Sq Ft
- 101 University Dr S
- Fargo, ND
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,916
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,368
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,906
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.5%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
1°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27
/ 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.
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