Buying or Selling a Home in the Roosevelt/NDSU Neighborhood, Fargo

Updated November 2026 by Joseph Haj, REALTOR®

The Roosevelt/NDSU neighborhood sits between North Dakota State University and downtown Fargo. It's one of the city's older neighborhoods, with tree-lined streets, front porches and homes dating mostly from the late 1800s through the 1940s, and it's one of the most walkable and bikeable parts of Fargo.

It suits buyers who want to be close to campus and downtown, and investors looking for steady rental demand.

Roosevelt/NDSU at a glance

• Location: Between NDSU and downtown Fargo, north Fargo
• Homes: Foursquares, Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, farmhouses and Tudors on small lots; the typical owner-occupied home dates to about 1921
• Schools: Fargo Public Schools, including Roosevelt Elementary and Fargo North High
• Parks: Roosevelt Park, Johnson Soccer Complex and NDSU green space
• Getting around: Walk or bike to NDSU and downtown; frequent MATBUS service and the NDSU transit hub
• Good fit for: NDSU faculty and staff, buyers who want walkability, and investors

Homes in Roosevelt/NDSU

Most homes are single-family on lots under a quarter acre, with front porches, deep eaves and detached one- or two-car garages. You'll also find duplexes, larger homes converted into multiple units, and newer apartment buildings along Dakota Drive near campus.

Roughly three of every four homes here are rentals, so owner-occupants and investors often compete for the same houses. Blocks just south of campus have seen strong price growth over the past decade. Well-kept homes on quieter blocks away from game-day traffic tend to sell fastest to owner-occupants.

Schools

Roosevelt is in Fargo Public Schools. The neighborhood is named for Roosevelt Elementary, and students typically continue to Ben Franklin Middle School and Fargo North High. Oak Grove Lutheran, Holy Spirit, Sacred Heart and Shanley High are nearby private options. Confirm the assigned schools for any address before you buy.

Parks and things to do

Roosevelt Park has a playground and a winter skating rink, and the Johnson Soccer Complex has lit fields. NDSU's campus, the Fargodome, local restaurants and breweries, and downtown are all close, which also means more traffic on game days and during move-in weekends.

Getting around

MATBUS stops are every few blocks, including the NDSU transit hub, and University Drive and 10th Street run through the area. Hector International Airport is about three miles away. Downtown is about two miles from anywhere in the neighborhood.

What to check before you buy in Roosevelt/NDSU

• Rental history and condition if the home has been a rental, plus whether any conversion to multiple units was permitted.
• City rental and occupancy rules if you plan to rent rooms or units.
• Older-home items: sewer line scope, foundation, electrical, roof and windows.
• Parking, since lots are small and street parking is busy near campus.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Roosevelt neighborhood good for rental property?

Demand is steady because of NDSU, and most homes in the neighborhood are rentals. Check the property's rental history, condition and city rental rules before you buy.

How far is the Roosevelt neighborhood from NDSU?

It borders campus. Most homes are a short walk or bike ride to NDSU, and downtown Fargo is about two miles away.

What schools serve the Roosevelt neighborhood?

Roosevelt is in Fargo Public Schools and is named for Roosevelt Elementary. Students typically attend Ben Franklin Middle School and Fargo North High. Confirm assignments for the exact address.

Buying or selling in Roosevelt/NDSU

Joseph helps owner-occupants and investors run the numbers on Roosevelt homes, including rent potential, condition and resale, and prices sellers' homes for both audiences. Joseph Haj is a REALTOR® with REAL Brokerage, licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota, with 30+ homes sold a year and 80+ five-star Google reviews.

Thinking about selling in Roosevelt/NDSU? Call or text Joseph at 218-688-0802 or get a free home value estimate. Current listings and market stats for Roosevelt/NDSU are below, updated daily from the MLS.

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