1008 4th Ave E · West Fargo, ND 58078

$90,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,040 sqft · SingleFamily · 9 Days on market

Built 2005 Fair condition

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Why this score? — see what drove the B grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Schools +3.7/10.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Key facts

• Big yard
• Open concept
• Great location

Tags

• OPEN CONCEPT
• BIG YARD
• GREAT LOCATION
• FRONT PORCH
• 2 SHEDS

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Carport
• Utilities: City water (connected); City sewer (connected); Natural gas
• Home design: One-story residential home; Main entry and living area on the main level
• Construction: Asphalt roof; Other foundation type
• Exterior features: Vinyl exterior; Deck; Storage shed

Interior

• Kitchen: Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Kitchen/dining layout
• Bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the main level
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms on the main level; Double sink in main full bath
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heat; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Gas fireplace in the living room; No basement; Kitchen and dining combined (kitchen/dining); Main-level laundry
• Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Laundry on the main level

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $90k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($12k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $90k).
• Cap rate 19.6% vs local median 3.1% in West Fargo — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 77/100 on livability (#10 in ND, #2,868 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, crime A; Watch: health & safety D+, amenities F, commute F.
• West Fargo 6 (suburban): math 41% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #26 of 53 in ND (top 49%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.1%/yr); 257 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 1,218 units permitted in Cass County in 2024 (410 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $622 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Cass County population projected at +69% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.1% rent growth), your $25k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 9 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Recommended offer $90,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
4. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
5. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
6. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 2.28% ✓
• Cap rate: 19.64%
• Cash-on-cash: 47.68%
• DSCR: 3.12
• GRM: 3.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $263,160
• Comps found: 1

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2137 5th Ave E	0.63mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,824 (-11%)	21mo	$235,000	$129	30

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.13% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 47.5%
• Equity multiple: 3.13×
• Total profit: $53,712
• Equity at exit: $13,419

10-year hold

• IRR: 54.1%
• Equity multiple: 6.88×
• Total profit: $148,283
• Equity at exit: $7,782

Cash invested: $25,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 82 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State North Dakota: 82 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+20
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; landlord-friendly.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 58078

• Rents YoY: 5.1%
• Active inventory: 257
• Price-to-rent: 3.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,055 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$472
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$112 /mo · $1,350/yr
• Insurance: −$38
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$431
• Net cashflow: $1,001

Break-even live

Break-even rent $787

Max offer price $90,000

Occupancy floor 46%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $22,500
• Closing costs: $2,700
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1702 2nd Ave E West Fargo, ND	4.0	2.0	1692	$2,150	$1.27	13d	1	0.33mi
1632 51st St S Fargo, ND	3.0	1.0–2.5	1352	$2,295	$1.70	21d	22	1.34mi

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-04-29
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-20
   listed $90,000 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X · 20% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 12 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $24,656
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,041
• − Property taxes: −$1,350
• − Insurance: −$450
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,972
• − Management: −$1,972
• − Depreciation: −$2,618
• Taxable income: $11,251
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,700
• After-tax cash flow: $9,314/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

The home requires moderate repairs and updates to improve its condition and value. Exterior painting and carpet replacement are immediate priorities.

Repairs flagged

• Moderate exterior siding — Weathered and discolored
• Minor interior paint — Some discoloration

Value-add opportunities

• Both paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
• Both replace carpet — Improves comfort and value
• Both update kitchen appliances — Modernizes and increases value
• Both update bathrooms — Modernizes and increases value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
exterior siding · Weathered and discolored	Moderate	$3,000–15,000
interior paint · Some discoloration	Minor	$500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items		$3,500–18,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
• Both replace carpet — Improves comfort and value ↑
• Both update kitchen appliances — Modernizes and increases value ↑
• Both update bathrooms — Modernizes and increases value ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: West Fargo 6
• NCES district ID: 3819410
• Math proficiency: 41% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 42% ▼ -10.00%
• Median HH income: $58,914
• Composite: 36.6/100
• National rank: #4628
• State rank: #26 of 53 in ND

Livability — West Fargo

• Score: 77/100
• State rank: #10
• US rank: #2868

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A- Crime A Employment A+ Housing A+ Health & safety D+ User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: West Fargo, ND
• County: Cass County · 177,143 people
• City population: 40,631
• Metro: Fargo, ND-MN
• Population (ZIP): 40,631
• Household income: $91,040
• Rent vs Own: 35.3% rent · 64.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 1154.0

Population outlook (Cass County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 223,771 people
• By 2030: 251,835 · +12.5%
• By 2040: 311,816 · +39.3%
• By 2050: 378,694 · +69.2%
• By 2075: 571,386 · +155.3%
• By 2100: 769,727 · +244.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (86%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 86% Two or more races 6% Black 4% Hispanic / Latino 3% Asian 2%
• Common ancestry: Portuguese 28% Lithuanian 3% Scottish 3%
• Foreign-born: 5% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Other Indo-European 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Cass

• 2024 margin: Lean R (+8.4) · D 44.9% · R 53.3% · Other 1.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -15.5pp toward R · 2008: 7.1pp · 2024: -8.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+8.4 2020: R+2.7 2016: R+10.7 2012: R+3.0 2008: D+7.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -99.47%
• Current HPI: 181.6497
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.13%
• Metro: Fargo, ND-MN
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.09%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in ND)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Utilities / Construction	1	$6B

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-29 Pending — NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-04-20 Listed $90,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid