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512 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND

Historic downtown property available for rent in Fargo, North Dakota.

Property Size2,025 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$244.44
Days on Market430

Property Features for 512 1st Ave N

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,025 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres
Property subtype OFFICE
Listing Agency: Archer Real Estate Services
Listed By: Jay Nelson · License #6934
Source: Moodyscre
Added: May 29, 2025 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 12:30PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic downtown property, located in Fargo's Renaissance Zone, is available for rent. The property is zoned DMU and features a new roof with 7 skylights. The property has a size of 2025 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Historic downtown property.
  • Located in Fargo's Renaissance Zone.
  • Zoned DMU (Downtown Mixed Use).

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $37.7k $18.60
− Vacancy −$6.0k −$2.98
EGI $31.6k $15.62
− OpEx −$7.9k −$3.91
NOI $23.7k $11.72
2,025 SF · lease $18.60/SF/yr · vacancy 16.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$339.0K
$296.6K – $395.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,729 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.79%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$439.3K
$384.4K – $512.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,749 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bresette Robin J ... Physician Thorndike Lori L ... Physician North Dakota WIN ... Charitable Organization Almost A Ghost Tattoo ... Tattoo & Piercing Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Daycare Center Locksmith Grocery & Convenience Store Pet Grooming Service Butcher (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,475
Businesses Nearby

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Historic downtown property available for rent in Fargo, North Dakota.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 512 1st Ave N Fargo, ND.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $495,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic downtown property.; Located in Fargo's Renaissance Zone.; Zoned DMU (Downtown Mixed Use).
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