Cass County property record for 1538 5th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,134 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $126,700 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,854 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 01-0340-00880-000 |
| Primary APN | 01-0340-00880-000 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 974 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1538 5TH AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | FARGO |
| State | ND |
| Zip | 58103-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 9 BLOCK: 8 ADDITION: CASE PEAKE & HALLS ADDITIONAL: CASE PEAKE & HALLS LOT 9 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASE PEAKE & HALL |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS ND |
| Township / Civil Division | FARGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
1538 5th Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Cass County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 5TH AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20101294803 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS ND |
| Property Address | 1538 5TH AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103-1540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001548170 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1548170 |
| Name | GATE CITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | FARGO, ND 58102 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 5th Ave S was $2,854.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass County |
| Municipality | Fargo City |
| Unified School District | Fargo Public School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,854.00 | $97,300 Land $20,050 Building $77,250 | $194,600 Land $40,100 Building $154,500 |
| 2023 | $4,291.00 | $91,800 Land $20,050 Building $71,750 | $183,600 Land $40,100 Building $143,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1538 5th Ave S in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1538 5th Ave S has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FARGO serves 120,762 people · EPA ID ND0900336 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Bromate resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 602 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,000 / 350 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Otter Tail Telecom.
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