What is the rental yield in Pointe West, Fargo, North Dakota?

The gross yield in Pointe West, Fargo, North Dakota is 4.2%. Pricing is in line with the city and state, and prices are up 2.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 70, walkability is 30, and education is in the 79th percentile.

What are the strengths of Pointe West in Fargo, North Dakota?

Pointe West in Fargo, North Dakota is strongest on education, which is in the 79th percentile. It also shows prices up 2.5% over the past year and a gross yield of 4.2%. The Red Flag score is 70, and walkability is 30.

What risks should I consider in Pointe West, Fargo, North Dakota?

Pointe West in Fargo, North Dakota carries a Red Flag score of 70, which is the main risk measure. Walkability is 30, while gross yield is 4.2% and prices are up 2.5% over the past year. Pricing is in line with the city and state.

Neighborhood

Pointe West

Fargo, North Dakota US

Pointe West in Fargo, North Dakota has a balanced but cautious investment profile, with pricing in line with the city and state, a gross yield of 4.2%, and prices up 2.5% over the past year. Walkability of 30 is limited, education in the 79th percentile is a strength, and a Red Flag score of 70 indicates elevated overall risk.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.90 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

70 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

79 / 100

Excellent · better than 79% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Pointe West Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Pointe West, 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 Pointe West Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

70 / 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

Flood80Very High

Wildfire60High

Heat60High

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 Pointe West's live DistrictScore metrics.

Pointe West 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

9.3 µg/m³ Above EPA annual standard+9.9% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Pointe West centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 99% 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; Pointe West inherits the North Dakota figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Pointe West

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

Walkability & Amenities in Pointe West

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

30

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

4

Grocery

2

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Pointe West vs Fargo vs North Dakota

How Pointe West benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Pointe West, 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
Pointe West	$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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Pointe West Real Estate FAQ

Pointe West in Fargo, North Dakota has a balanced but cautious profile. Pricing is in line with the city and state, gross yield is 4.2%, and prices are up 2.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 70, with walkability of 30 and education in the 79th percentile.

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