What is the rental yield in Amber Valley, Fargo, North Dakota?

The gross yield in Amber Valley, Fargo, North Dakota is 4.2%. Pricing is in line with Fargo and about 1% above North Dakota, while prices are up 2.5% over the past year. Walkability is 62, education is in the 77th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 64.

How has pricing moved in Amber Valley over the past year?

Pricing in Amber Valley, Fargo, North Dakota is up 2.5% over the past year. It is priced in line with Fargo and about 1% above North Dakota, with a gross yield of 4.2%. The Red Flag score is 64, and education is in the 77th percentile.

How does Amber Valley compare with Fargo and North Dakota?

Amber Valley in Fargo, North Dakota is priced in line with Fargo and about 1% above North Dakota. Gross yield is 4.2%, prices are up 2.5% over the past year, walkability is 62, education is in the 77th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 64.

Neighborhood

Amber Valley

Fargo, North Dakota US

Amber Valley in Fargo, North Dakota offers a similar pricing and yield profile to nearby market benchmarks, with pricing in line with Fargo and about 1% above North Dakota, a gross yield of 4.2%, and prices up 2.5% over the past year. Walkability is 62 and education is in the 77th percentile, while the Red Flag score of 64 indicates a somewhat elevated risk profile. The education percentile is a clear strength, but the risk score and moderate yield remain important factors.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.51 mi²

ZIP Code

58104

County

Cass County

State

North Dakota

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5US Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$368,890

YoY+2.5%

Gross Rental Yield

4.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

64 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

77 / 100

Excellent · better than 77% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Amber Valley Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Amber Valley, Fargo.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$368,890	+2.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$174/sqft	-1.2%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,304/mo	+5.9%
Gross Rental Yield	4.2%	—
Liquidity Score	42 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	171	-24.0%

Is Amber Valley Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited North Dakota crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

64 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Tornado100Very High

Strong Wind100Very High

Hail100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Heat60High

Flood40Moderate

Earthquake20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): North Dakota averaged 19.4 crimes and 2.5 violent per 1,000 residents (-12.1% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Active transaction volume — 171 homes sold last period

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Amber Valley's live DistrictScore metrics.

Amber Valley Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (North Dakota-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

10.5 µg/m³ Above EPA annual standard+10.3% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Amber Valley centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods.

North Dakota Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	19.4	2.5	-12.1%
2023	22.2	2.8	-1.8%
2022	22.9	2.9	-5.1%
2021	24.2	2.8	+0.3%
2020	24.5	3.3	+6.8%
2019	23.0	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Amber Valley inherits the North Dakota figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Amber Valley

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Walkability & Amenities in Amber Valley

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

62

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

5

Grocery

11

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

2

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Amber Valley's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Amber Valley vs Fargo vs North Dakota

How Amber Valley benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Amber Valley, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Fargo neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.2%, against 4.2% for Fargo neighborhoods and 4.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.5%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Fargo neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Amber Valley	$174/sqft	4.2%	42
Fargo	$174/sqft	4.2%	42
North Dakota	$170/sqft	4.2%	37

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & North Dakota tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.94% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 2.5%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains taxed as income, with a partial state exclusion or credit.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & North Dakota property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Amber Valley Real Estate FAQ

Amber Valley in Fargo, North Dakota has a mixed profile. Pricing is in line with Fargo and about 1% above North Dakota, gross yield is 4.2%, and prices are up 2.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 64, with walkability at 62 and education in the 77th percentile.

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