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Anderson Park

Anderson Park

Neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota

Cass County 58103, 58104

$364,181 Average Value
$342 Average Price per Sq Ft
28 Homes For Sale

The center of attention in Fargo’s southwest

Squeezing some of the region’s biggest attractions into an easily accessible neighborhood, Anderson Park sits in the heart of Fargo’s suburban sprawl. It’s a busy mix of homes and rentals, surrounded by commercial, retail and entertainment spaces spread across flat prairie land. This makes it an excellent neighborhood for folks working in the nearby industry and in the medical and tech fields – Microsoft and Sanford Health have major facilities within a mile of Anderson Park. At the same time, the main routes that service the Fargo region, Interstates 29 and 94, intersect at the top of the community. All this leads to elevated noise levels and busy streets at peak times, but that’s the trade-off for being able to walk to see gray wolves, attend curling championship events and grab a quick bite all within a five-minute walk.

Anderson Park features walkable neighborhoods with well-maintained sidewalks.
Anderson Park features walkable neighborhoods with well-maintained sidewalks.
Check out one of the 31 painted buffalos in Fargo at the Microsoft campus near Anderson Park.
Check out one of the 31 painted buffalos in Fargo at the Microsoft campus near Anderson Park.
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Family-friendly attractions offer much to do

Red River Zoo is home to hundreds of animals and is a regional attraction. What makes it unique is its focus on cold-climate species, especially those found in the mountains of the Himalayas and China like the Pallas’s cat and the endangered red panda, which they have successfully bred. The zoo offers events throughout the year, including fun runs, brew fests and Holiday Nights, where visitors can stroll the parks under festive decorations. If being separated from gray wolves by a sheet of glass is not pulse-quickening enough, Thunder Road sits on the other end of the neighborhood and features go-karts, bumper cars and laser tag. Two miniature golf courses, an arcade and food offerings make it one of the most popular family outings in the area, and it’s a favorite spot for birthday parties.

Take the kids to see the animals at the Red River Zoo near Anderson Park.
Take the kids to see the animals at the Red River Zoo near Anderson Park.
Spend an afternoon playing miniature golf at Thunder Road near Anderson Park.
Spend an afternoon playing miniature golf at Thunder Road near Anderson Park.
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Solid schools provide opportunities for student athletes

Students from Anderson Park attend West Fargo Public Schools, and start out at Independence Elementary School, which is graded a B by Niche. They’ll move on to Liberty Middle School for grades six through eight, which is graded a B-minus. Sheyenne High School also earns a B grade, and the Mustangs are known for being a top athletics school, ranked seventh overall in the state by Niche. Most recently, the boys' basketball team took home the 2024 Class AA State Title, a first for the school – they are also regularly competitive in softball as well as track and field.

Dedicated to growth, Independence Elementary is a cornerstone of Fargo's education system.
Dedicated to growth, Independence Elementary is a cornerstone of Fargo's education system.
West Fargo Sheyenne High School fosters academic excellence and community spirit.
West Fargo Sheyenne High School fosters academic excellence and community spirit.
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Indoor and outdoor recreation covers all seasons

In the midst of the neighborhood, Autumn Fields Park offers green space and a simple playground, walkable for many of the nearby families. The major focus is the complex the neighborhood is named after. Anderson Park is home to a four-field softball complex, other baseball and softball fields, and the Tharaldson Baseball Complex. Cornerstone Bank Arena hosts organized and drop-in hockey across two sheets of ice, while across the parking lot, the F-M Curling Club features six curling sheets and is home to hundreds of members. Events can range from club bonspiels to national competitions – the club has hosted Club National Championships, including the 2024 edition, where the hometown Team Berg won Gold.

Cornerstone Bank Arena in Anderson Park offers open ice skating during the winter months.
Cornerstone Bank Arena in Anderson Park offers open ice skating during the winter months.
Anderson Park in Fargo offers one of the best fields in the area.
Anderson Park in Fargo offers one of the best fields in the area.
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A nationally recognized winery tucked away

Local and regional chains make up much of the shopping and dining options, including Pizza Ranch, Slim Chickens and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers with their vintage twist on the American counter-serve hamburger shop. However, tucked away in the mixed industrial and commercial warehouses, Prairie Rose Meadery is a nationally recognized meadery with awards including a Gold Medal in the National Honey Board’s competition. North along 45th Street, a cluster of shopping centers includes national chains, a Home Depot and a Walmart Supercenter along with other retail. For groceries, residents can head to Cash Wise Foods West Fargo to the west, or Hornbacher’s to the south.

Try the unique taste of mead at Prairie Rose Meadery near Anderson Park.
Try the unique taste of mead at Prairie Rose Meadery near Anderson Park.
Hornbacher’s provides residents of Anderson Park with fresh groceries and household items.
Hornbacher’s provides residents of Anderson Park with fresh groceries and household items.
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Modern homes overshadowed by apartment complexes

Construction in Anderson Park is an ongoing part of life as housing continues to spring up in the growing southwest of Fargo – the median build year is 2011, and every home in the community is from the new millennium. Modern twin and single-family homes feature peaked roofs, vinyl siding, and brick accents in the modern traditional design. Small yards are normal, and every home features at least an oversized two-stall garage, with three- and four-stall garages commanding a premium. Apartments comprise more than half the housing, with three- and four-story mid-rise buildings taking up the skyline. Twin homes generally sell for between $250,000 and $325,000, while single-family homes regularly get from $325,000 to $500,000. Condos, which have monthly condo fees in addition to the sale price, tend to go for $350,000 while reaching up to $500,000.

Find spacious two-story homes in the Anderson Park neighborhood.
Find spacious two-story homes in the Anderson Park neighborhood.
Multi-level condos have recently been developed in Anderson Park and surrounding areas.
Multi-level condos have recently been developed in Anderson Park and surrounding areas.
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Hockey-crazy Fargoans and events for every season

Mike Amundson is the Executive Director of West Fargo Events, which puts on events throughout the region, from concerts to pro bull riding to theatre plays. But one of his favorite things for him is checking out hockey games, like in the nearby Scheels Arena, home to the Fargo Force of the USHL. “There’s a great hockey culture in the area,” he says, “We have junior hockey in the area, college hockey, USHL is here in town. It’s a big part of our community and our local culture is really tied in with that.” On top of hockey, events like the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo, the Downtown Fargo Street Fair in July, and wintertime’s Frostival bring community members out across the metro for 10 days of festivities to kick the winter blues. The Windbreak, located within the neighborhood, offers regular live music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Head downtown from Anderson Park for weekend events like the Red River Market.
Head downtown from Anderson Park for weekend events like the Red River Market.
Residents of Anderson Park can head downtown to enjoy the nightlife.
Residents of Anderson Park can head downtown to enjoy the nightlife.
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Easy access to the region as major roadways intersect

With Interstate 94 running along the northern border and Interstate 29 down the eastern side, Anderson Park is easy to get in and out of, even to take the 7-mile trip to downtown Fargo. “Commute times are probably 15-20 minutes at most,” says Danni Melquist, Director of Marketing for Visit Fargo-Moorhead. “Public transportation is not common, but we do have a bus system… most people who live here utilize a personal car.” MATBUS, the area’s public transit service, has a handful of stops for Routes 14 and 18 on the edge of the neighborhood. Sanford Medical Center, the region’s most modern facility, is less than a mile west, reachable within five minutes by car. Microsoft’s Great Plains campus is 2 miles south and generally a five-mile drive. Hector International Airport, offering service across the region, is 8 miles north, nearly a straight shot up I-29 and usually less than 15 minutes away by car.

Find shopping and restaurants in walking distance from the Anderson Park neighborhood.
Find shopping and restaurants in walking distance from the Anderson Park neighborhood.
Residents of Anderson Park have access to the MATBUS with stops throughout the Fargo area.
Residents of Anderson Park have access to the MATBUS with stops throughout the Fargo area.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hector International

16 min drive

Bus

42nd St S & 23rd Ave S (Midblock W)

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42nd St S & 28th Ave S (Corner Se)

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42nd St S & 24th Ave S (Midblock West)

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42nd St S & 30th Ave S (Corner Se)

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32nd Ave S & 39th St S (Corner Ne)

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42nd St S & 28th Ave S (Corner Nw)

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23rd Ave S & Red River Zoo (Parking Lot Entrance)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Anderson Park US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 9 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$352,450
Median Single Family Price
$556,080
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$634,920
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$500,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$342
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Months of Supply
21.00
Median List Price
$551,850
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
187
Median Year Built
2011
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,955
On par with the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,587
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,258
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,318
Median Age
33
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,835
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,249

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
44.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81%
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

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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