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Westgate

Westgate

Neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota

Cass County 58103

$254,684 Average Value
$136 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

A mixed-used suburb with amenities close by

Straddling the main thoroughfare of 13th Avenue, with Interstate 29 running along the western border, Westgate is one of the older suburbs of Fargo. “You can have a very comfortable lifestyle here without breaking the bank,” says Donna Heck, Concierge Strategist for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a big town feel with the amenities, but with a small town heart.” The change over the years from an outlying exurb to one now surrounded by sprawling subdivisions has shaped the neighborhood – the northern portion of which consists of heavily trafficked streets lined with offices, commercial buildings and light industrial buildings. While those big-town amenities now surround the neighborhood, the free skating and pick-up hockey games under the lights in the outdoor ice rink in Westgate Park during the winters keep that small-town heartbeat going.

Single family homes are found throughout Westgate.
Single family homes are found throughout Westgate.
The sidewalks of Westgate are a great place for an afternoon run.
The sidewalks of Westgate are a great place for an afternoon run.
Uptown Cheapstake caters to Westgate residents looking dress up their wardrobes.
Uptown Cheapstake caters to Westgate residents looking dress up their wardrobes.
Costco is the place to find deals on all of your household items in Westgate.
Costco is the place to find deals on all of your household items in Westgate.
Scheels Home & Hardware helps Westgate residence with all their home hardware needs.
Scheels Home & Hardware helps Westgate residence with all their home hardware needs.
Ranch style homes can be found in Westage.
Ranch style homes can be found in Westage.
Traditional split-level homes are found throughout Westgate.
Traditional split-level homes are found throughout Westgate.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
The NDSU Marching band performs at a tailgate in the Fargodome parking lot near Westgate.
The NDSU Marching band performs at a tailgate in the Fargodome parking lot near Westgate.
Westgate Park, in Fargo North Dakota, is a great family park for outings and family parties.
Westgate Park, in Fargo North Dakota, is a great family park for outings and family parties.
The Prairiewood Community Golf Course in Westgate is a 9 hole course great for quick rounds.
The Prairiewood Community Golf Course in Westgate is a 9 hole course great for quick rounds.
The Fargo AirSho comes to Westgate and Hector Internaltion Airport every year.
The Fargo AirSho comes to Westgate and Hector Internaltion Airport every year.
The Fargo Library near Westgate holds events all year like Mario Kart Tournaments and more.
The Fargo Library near Westgate holds events all year like Mario Kart Tournaments and more.
Crossfit 701 is close to Westgate and has a range of fitness classes.
Crossfit 701 is close to Westgate and has a range of fitness classes.
Get a few strikes over at Bowlers year round, especially in the colder months close to Westgate.
Get a few strikes over at Bowlers year round, especially in the colder months close to Westgate.
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National and local shops combine

West Acres Mall, with over 100 national retailers and services and local art displays, is just to the west of the community – but Westgate has plenty to do within its borders. Local favorite Acapulco Mexican Restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes in a bright and festive dining room, while Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews features inventive burgers and sandwiches in a bright, garage-themed eatery. Neighborhood specialty stores cater to hobbies and thrift shopping, with places like Electric Underground for video games and DVDs, DTFM Vinyl Distro for record collectors, and Uptown Cheapskate for fashionistas on a budget. Mehl’s Gluten-Free Bakery caters to those with unique dietary concerns, offering baked goods and a light lunch menu, frozen gluten-free pizzas, and gluten-free prepared meals. Cash Wise Foods is located within the neighborhood for a convenient grocery stop, as is SCHEELS Home & Hardware for home maintenance needs.

Costco is the place to find deals on all of your household items in Westgate.
Costco is the place to find deals on all of your household items in Westgate.
Scheels Home & Hardware helps Westgate residence with all their home hardware needs.
Scheels Home & Hardware helps Westgate residence with all their home hardware needs.
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Housing from the 1970s

Ramblers and bi-levels from the 1970s sit on quarter-acre lots in a tree-lined subdivision in the southeastern corner, with a mixture of vinyl, stone and brick facades. The taller elms and maples offer shade and reflect the neighborhood’s maturity. Most feature two-stall garages with space in the driveway for more vehicles, and they sell for between $250,000 and $425,000. Condos and townhouses are clustered around the neighborhood; condos regularly sell for $100,000 to $200,000, while townhouses usually get $200,000 to $325,000. They generally include attached one- or two-car garages as well – Fargoans know how important it is to protect their cars in the chilling winters. There are also a number of apartment blocks that surround homes, with a third of the neighborhood being composed of rental apartments.

Ranch style homes can be found in Westage.
Ranch style homes can be found in Westage.
Traditional split-level homes are found throughout Westgate.
Traditional split-level homes are found throughout Westgate.
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North High School and nearby colleges for higher education

Most students in Westgate will attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School, located east of the neighborhood, before moving along to Ben Franklin Middle School. Niche rated these schools as C-plus and B-plus, respectively. They’ll wrap their public secondary education up at North High School, which earns an A-minus and is rated as the top public high school in the Fargo Area by Niche, as well as the best high school for STEM in North Dakota. “We’ve got North Dakota State University which is big, we’ve got Concordia College, we’ve got Moorhead State University, there’s three colleges right there - and there’s a tech school,” says Bruce Johnson, Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Realty 1. All three schools are within five miles and under a 10-minute drive for those pursuing a degree or working at one of them.

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
The NDSU Marching band performs at a tailgate in the Fargodome parking lot near Westgate.
The NDSU Marching band performs at a tailgate in the Fargodome parking lot near Westgate.
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Plenty of options, from MATBUS to walking

One of the more walkable suburbs of Fargo, Westgate has plenty of ways to get around. MATBUS routes 15, 16, 18 and 20 service the neighborhood, while a comprehensive network of sidewalks and quiet offshoot streets make biking and walking easy. Interstate 29 runs along the western side, connecting to Interstate 94 to the south and Main Avenue to the north. This puts Downtown Fargo, a 3-mile drive, within 10 minutes. Hector International Airport, 6 miles away, is also usually a drive of 10 minutes. Sanford Medical Center to the west and Essentia Health on 32nd Avenue – two of the largest employers in the region and 24-hour emergency care centers – are both roughly 3 miles away and can be reached by car in 10 minutes or less. For worship, the Islamic Society of Fargo-Moorhead is at the top end of the neighborhood.

Westgate Park is buzzing year round

“Every neighborhood has a park, they’re open year round,” says Heck. In the midst of the residential portion, Westgate Park features green space for running around and tossing a frisbee as well as soccer games. The recently upgraded playground entertains younger children, while all ages can enjoy the ice rink that is flooded in the winter – skating lights allow for evening free skating and pick-up hockey games, while the warming houses offer some respite from the cold between periods.

Westgate Park, in Fargo North Dakota, is a great family park for outings and family parties.
Westgate Park, in Fargo North Dakota, is a great family park for outings and family parties.
The Prairiewood Community Golf Course in Westgate is a 9 hole course great for quick rounds.
The Prairiewood Community Golf Course in Westgate is a 9 hole course great for quick rounds.
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Events surrounding Westgate

Westgate is centrally located for getting to events throughout the Fargo metro. Residents can be anywhere from the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo to the Red River Market and Downtown Fargo Fair in the heart of Fargo to concerts at The Lights or the AirSho at Hector International Airport, all within 15 minutes by car. In the winter, Frostival brings sledding, snow volleyball, skating and s’mores to parks across the city, giving Westgate residents a chance to come together and beat the winter blues.

The Fargo AirSho comes to Westgate and Hector Internaltion Airport every year.
The Fargo AirSho comes to Westgate and Hector Internaltion Airport every year.
The Fargo Library near Westgate holds events all year like Mario Kart Tournaments and more.
The Fargo Library near Westgate holds events all year like Mario Kart Tournaments and more.
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Inside activities for the chilly winters

Winter’s chill can drive Fargoans indoors, but Westgate is home to plenty of inside activities to keep going in the winter time. This ranges from skating at Skate City ND, to sports and fitness at CrossFit 701 and the Tri-City United Soccer Club, to the arts at Red River Dance and Performing Company. Residents can participate in classes or sign up for leagues and keep physically and mentally sharp regardless of the weather.

Crossfit 701 is close to Westgate and has a range of fitness classes.
Crossfit 701 is close to Westgate and has a range of fitness classes.
Get a few strikes over at Bowlers year round, especially in the colder months close to Westgate.
Get a few strikes over at Bowlers year round, especially in the colder months close to Westgate.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hector International

13 min drive

Bus

17th Ave S & E Gateway Cir S (Corner Ne)

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17th Ave S & W Gateway Cir S (Corner Ne)

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32nd St S & 16th Ave S (Corner Nw)

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17th Ave S & 35th St S (Corner Ne)

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32nd St SW & Westgate Dr S(T Intersection Nw)

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13th Ave S & 28th St S (Corner Ne)

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15th Ave S & 34th St S (Corner Ne)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Westgate US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$187,500
Median Single Family Price
$327,500
Median Townhouse Price
$271,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$125,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
63
Months of Supply
0.80
Median List Price
$187,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
399
Median Year Built
1979
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,299
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,391
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,543

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,208
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$52,274
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,856

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
22.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
78.3%
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®

53 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

28 / 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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