Updated Duplex with Attached
For Sale
$190,000
205 1st Avenue E, West Fargo, ND 58078
Residential Income, West Fargo, ND
Property Size1,320 SF
Lot Size0.16 Acres
Price / SF$143.94
Days on Market8
Property Features for 205 1st Avenue E
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning description
Residential-Multi-Family, Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Basement, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2
Parking features
Garage - Attached
Exterior features
Vinyl
Subdivision
Sukuts Estates
High school
West Fargo
High school district
West Fargo
Directions
1st Ave E is currently under construction until approximately 8-18-26. Drive north up 2nd St E turn right into alleyway park in the back of property.
Standard status
Active
APN
02210000660000
Size
1,320 SF
Lot size
0.16 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2026
Tax Annual Amount
2025
Utilities
Heating system
Baseboard
Amenities
in-unit laundry
deck/patio area
Building Details
Year built
1930
Roof type
Shingle
Listing Agency:
eXp Realty (3523 FGO)
(612) 751-9303
Listed By:
Ryan Belen
(612) 751-9303
Added: Aug 13
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 7:06AM
MLS# 7125969
Copyright © 2026 Northstar MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,320-square-foot duplex, built in 1930 on 0.161 acres, contains two separately accessed residences. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and in-unit laundry. The main-level residence includes an attached one-stall garage, while the upper unit has an exterior-access deck or patio above the garage. Vinyl siding, a shingle roof, and baseboard heating complete the principal physical improvements.
Recent work includes refreshed paint, carpet, vinyl flooring, lighting, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, and laundry equipment in the main-level unit. Both units have received updates, including professionally cleaned carpets in 2025 and additional washer and dryer installation in 2025. Crawl space improvements completed in 2024 include professional bracing of the south wall, interior drain tile, a sump pit, and encapsulation. The wall bracing carries a 25-year transferable warranty.
Recent work includes refreshed paint, carpet, vinyl flooring, lighting, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, and laundry equipment in the main-level unit. Both units have received updates, including professionally cleaned carpets in 2025 and additional washer and dryer installation in 2025. Crawl space improvements completed in 2024 include professional bracing of the south wall, interior drain tile, a sump pit, and encapsulation. The wall bracing carries a 25-year transferable warranty.
Key Highlights
- Duplex with two separately accessed units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- 1,320 square feet on a 0.161‑acre lot
- Attached one‑stall garage serves the main‑level unit
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$11,922
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.27%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$238,440
$238.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$170,314
$170.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$132,467
$132.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,320 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$18.2K $13.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.90/SF
EGI
$17.0K $12.90/SF
− OpEx
−$5.1K −$3.87/SF
NOI
$11.9K $9.03/SF
Area
Cass County, ND
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$13.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$238,440
Cap Rate 7%
$170,314
Cap Rate 9%
$132,467
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$170.3K
$149.0K – $198.7K
NOI $11,922 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.27%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$155.9K
$136.4K – $181.9K
NOI $10,914 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.74%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$243.9K
$213.4K – $284.5K
NOI $17,072 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.99%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
508
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 58078, ND
39,161
Population
16,416
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
39.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
984
Density / Sq Mi
$97,206
Median Household Income
$51,208
Median Earnings
$1,073
Median Rent
$303,200
Median Home Value
Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two separately accessed units offer in-unit laundry, while the main-level unit includes an attached garage.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 205 1st Avenue E West Fargo, ND.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $190,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with two separately accessed units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom; 1,320 square feet on a 0.161‑acre lot; Attached one‑stall garage serves the main‑level unit
