Longfellow
Neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota
Cass County 58102
Older homes, maintained with a sense of pride
Most homes in the Longfellow neighborhood were built in the late 1960s and early 1970s and sport the common design themes of the era. Single-family ramblers and split-levels are prevalent, usually sporting a mix of vinyl siding and stone or brick accents. “This part of North Fargo is very well maintained, people love this area so they invest in their houses,” says Buhr, who is also the President of Doorsteps Midwest, a non-profit that offers education for first-time homeowners. Colonial and traditional architectural influence is common, and almost every home includes an attached two-stall garage with a concrete driveway. Spacious front yards provide a cushion from street noise, while almost every home is shaded by trees that give the surrounding streets their names - Maple, Hickory and Elm are just a few. There are only single-family homes available in Longfellow, which drives the average price to nearly twice the overall Fargo average. Older homes with three or four bedrooms and 3,000 square feet of living space generally sell for $200,000 up to $400,000. Larger models with four or more bedrooms and over 3,000 square feet regularly get from $360,000 to $500,000. Unique older builds offering over 5,000 square feet of room, as well as the handful of modern contemporary builds from the 2000s, can go for $525,000 to upwards of $1 million.
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Open space, organized play and 18 holes
Open green spaces like Holm Park and North Oaks Park provide an area to roam, but residents regularly flock to Longfellow Park behind the elementary school. Whether it’s the pop of pickleball play on the four courts, the ping of softball and baseball bats, or the shouts of the basketball court, there’s plenty of activity in the warm weather. A playground offers space for younger children to get energy out. In the winter, the ice rink provides open skating and hockey, with a nearby warming house to take the chill off. At the northern end, Edgewood Public Golf Course is an 18-hole facility run by the Fargo Park District.
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A top-rated elementary school
The neighborhood gets its name from Longfellow Elementary School, which serves neighborhood students from kindergarten through fifth grade and gets an A rating from Niche. Students move up to Ben Franklin Middle School, which gets a B-plus rating, before finishing their public school education at North High School, which earns an A-minus grade. North is known for excelling in the performance arts, including music and theatre. For private school options, Holy Spirit Elementary School, part of the St. John Paul II Catholic Schools, is just southwest of the neighborhood. Students wanting to continue through the Catholic schooling system head south to Sacred Heart Middle School and Shanley High School for their secondary years.
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Residents can satisfy their sweet tooth
Longfellow is purely residential, so most residents head to nearby Northport Shopping Center to grab groceries at Hornbacher’s or household needs from Burggraf’s Ace Hardware. The Shack on Broadway is a North Fargo fixture and can be difficult to get into some mornings. It's known for homestyle fare, including massive breakfasts, and Buhr says they have the best caramel rolls in town to satisfy the sweet tooth. More dining and shopping can be found near the North Dakota State University campus, roughly 3 miles southwest.
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A 15-minute drive to pretty much everything
Longfellow is very much a car-dependent neighborhood. Only the school is within convenient walking distance, and there is a single MATBUS stop in the southwest corner. The streets are fine for recreational biking but not as a way to commute. Downtown is a fairly quick drive – roughly 4 miles away, it can usually be done in under 15 minutes. While the Fargo VA Health Care System Hospital is adjacent to the neighborhood, for residents, the closest 24-hour health care facility is at the Sanford Emergency Center, 3 miles away, usually a drive of 10 minutes or less. Hector International Airport is 2 miles directly west for commercial flights, and the terminal is usually a 10-minute drive. Despite the vicinity, Buhr says that airport noise is rare, usually only during the Fargo AirSho.The Red River runs strong
The Red River brings fishing, tubing and kayaking opportunities to the neighborhood – “I just went kayaking on the Red River for the first time which is terrifying because it was really fast right now!” says Buhr. Even though Longfellow is at a higher elevation than some of the Fargo neighborhoods downstream, it still deals with the potential for the river to break its banks. Most homes are set back enough to avoid major concerns – and a diversion is in the works to alleviate the flooding potential – but the sandbags still come out in heavy rains and spring snowmelt.
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Watch the skies come alive
Held every few years – sometimes with two or three years between shows – the Fargo AirSho brings military aviation teams like the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team to the skies above Fargo. Residents can even catch a glimpse from their backyards, says Buhr. On the ground, attendees can look over parked military and civilian craft. Tucked between the university and the airport, the FargoDome hosts events throughout the year that range from monster truck jams to the annual RibFest every June, which attracts nationally touring musicians and rib masters from across the country.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tina Kraft
Tina Kraft
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty (3240 WF)
(218) 789-8803
191 Total Sales
5 in Longfellow
$318K - $600K Price Range
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Kaden Monsebroten
Kaden Monsebroten
Prime Realty
(218) 416-7301
115 Total Sales
1 in Longfellow
$475,000 Price
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Luke Haldis
LH
Luke Haldis
RE/MAX Legacy Realty
(218) 515-5499
23 Total Sales
1 in Longfellow
$325,000 Price
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Katie Johansen
Katie Johansen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
(701) 760-4667
71 Total Sales
2 in Longfellow
$475K - $490K Price Range
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Bruce Johnson
Bruce Johnson
RE/MAX Realty 1
(218) 515-5571
155 Total Sales
1 in Longfellow
$1,125,000 Price
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Beau Flom
Beau Flom
FpG Realty
(701) 515-0263
417 Total Sales
1 in Longfellow
$489,000 Price
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
Longfellow Park
North Oaks Park
Holm Park
Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
Detroit Lakes City Park
Lafave Park
Red Robe Park
Northrup Park
Engelstad Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Longfellow | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Longfellow Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Longfellow, Fargo sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Longfellow, Fargo over the last 12 months is $423,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$428,450
Median Sale Price
$423,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$427,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$153
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
639
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,217
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,424
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$152,930
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$159,474
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
68.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
1°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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