West Fargo Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In West Fargo, ND
From The Wilds to Horace, we buy West Fargo multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Where We Look: The Wilds · Eagle Run · Horace · Fargo — Cass County, ND
Why West Fargo
Why We Buy Multifamily In West Fargo
Renters occupy 35.6% of West Fargo's homes, and median gross rent is $1,111 a month, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates. West Fargo's housing is young, with a median year built of 2004. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for ZIP 58078 is $1,240.
An owner who plans to sell commercial property in West Fargo, ND faces a 2025 total levy of 306.19 mills. This profile covers renters, rents, Cass County tax math and state landlord rules. We buy 5+ unit buildings in The Wilds, Eagle Run and nearby Horace.
Bobcat North American headquarters
Doosan Bobcat North America runs its headquarters from a 75,000-square-foot West Fargo office on six acres, opened in 2017.Sanford Health in Fargo
Sanford Health employs over 9,400 people across Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo; its 292-bed medical center sits in neighboring Fargo.West Fargo Public Schools
West Fargo Public Schools enrolled 13,473 students in 2026-27 across 23 buildings plus a virtual academy.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In West Fargo
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
West Fargo Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in West Fargo
Renters occupy 35.6% of West Fargo's 15,841 occupied homes, or 5,636 households, in Census ACS 2020-2024 tenure estimates. Cass County's renter share is 48.0%. Buildings with five or more units hold 24.3% of West Fargo's housing, against 40.8% countywide.
West Fargo's median year built is 2004, per Census table B25034. Units built in 2010 or later make up 33.7% of the stock.
Rents and affordability in West Fargo
West Fargo's median gross rent was $1,111 a month in ACS 2020-2024, per Census table B25064, above $958 in Cass County. Rental vacancy was 6.1%, per Census profile table DP04.
HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for ZIP 58078 is $1,240, per HUD's fair market rent documentation. That is $129 above West Fargo's median. Owners who sell multifamily property in West Fargo can show buyers that ZIP-level benchmark.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Fargo MSA | HUD FY2027 FMR, ZIP 58078 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $781 | $880 |
| 1 bedroom | $903 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,104 | $1,240 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,529 | $1,720 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,845 | $2,070 |
Property taxes in Cass County
A $2,000,000 apartment building in West Fargo owes an estimated $30,619 at the 2025 total levy of 306.19 mills. That levy comes from the City of Fargo 2026 assessment report. N.D.C.C. 57-02-01 taxes structures with four or more family units as commercial property.
- True and full value: $2,000,000
- Assessed value at 50%: $1,000,000
- Commercial taxable value at 10%: $100,000
- Tax at 306.19 mills: $30,619, or 1.53% of value
West Fargo Public Schools take 44.64% of a 2026 West Fargo tax dollar, per the city's Behind Your Bill page. If you sell commercial property in West Fargo, ND, buyers will underwrite taxes near that 1.53% effective rate.
Landlord rules in West Fargo
North Dakota caps most security deposits at one month's rent under N.D.C.C. 47-16-07.1. An itemized deposit statement is due within 30 days after the lease ends and the tenant leaves.
Section 47-32-02 of the eviction chapter requires three days' written notice of intention to evict for unpaid rent. Section 47-16-02.1 bars local rent control on private residential or commercial property. Owners who sell commercial real estate in West Fargo, ND transfer leases free of any local rent cap.
What it means for a West Fargo owner
A West Fargo apartment building sells into young stock and 6.1% rental vacancy. Bobcat's North American headquarters and 13,473 public school students in 2026-27 support demand.
To sell commercial property in West Fargo, ND, start with a trailing rent roll and test your price in our cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings. To sell your apartment building in West Fargo, request an offer for your building.
Local Knowledge
Selling In West Fargo
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- West Fargo's 2025 total levy of 306.19 mills includes 79.60 city mills, per Fargo's 2026 assessment report.
- Units built in 2010 or later make up 33.7% of West Fargo's housing, against 23.9% in Cass County.
- Before you sell commercial real estate in West Fargo, ND, gather every tenant deposit record for the buyer.
Seller Guides
West Fargo Seller Situations
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Taxes & Rules For West Fargo Property
The North Dakota rules that shape any deal in West Fargo: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
West Fargo Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in West Fargo, ND?
Start with a trailing rent roll, operating statements and tenant deposit records. Apartments with four or more units are taxed as commercial property, and West Fargo's 2025 total levy was 306.19 mills. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings in The Wilds, Eagle Run and nearby Horace.
What is the property tax on a $2 million apartment building in West Fargo?
Commercial taxable value is 5% of true and full value, so a $2,000,000 building has a $100,000 taxable value. At West Fargo's 2025 levy of 306.19 mills, the tax is about $30,619. That equals a 1.53% effective rate before special assessments.
Does West Fargo have rent control?
No. N.D.C.C. 47-16-02.1 bars any political subdivision from enacting or enforcing an ordinance that controls rent on private residential or commercial property. State law instead caps most deposits at one month's rent and requires three days' written notice before an eviction filing for unpaid rent.
What should I know before I sell commercial real estate in West Fargo, ND?
Buyers will compare your rents with HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom benchmark of $1,240 for ZIP 58078 and with 6.1% rental vacancy. They will also model taxes near a 1.53% commercial effective rate. Newer buildings help, since West Fargo's median unit was built in 2004.
Who rents apartments in West Fargo?
Renters hold 35.6% of West Fargo's occupied homes, or 5,636 households, in ACS 2020-2024 estimates. Median household income is $90,665, above North Dakota's $76,657. Anyone selling commercial property in West Fargo meets buyers who weigh that income base against a 38.8% rent-burden share.
Will you buy a West Fargo property that needs work or has high vacancy?
Yes. We regularly evaluate value-add, mismanaged, and distressed multifamily properties and underwrite them as they are today — no repairs or lease-up required before selling.
How does a sale to you work in Cass County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Can I sell rental property in West Fargo with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in West Fargo?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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Have A Property In West Fargo?
A few details are enough to start. We respond to every West Fargo submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
