South Fargo Neighborhood Guide
Davies, Fargo ND
The neighborhood and the high school share the same name for a reason. Davies is the neighborhood that grew up around one of North Dakota's top-rated high schools, and the school is why families keep coming. Modern homes, ample yards, well-spaced subdivisions, a recreational pool that functions like a neighborhood water park, and a quiet suburban atmosphere with I-29 just minutes away. Davies is also one of the most active and accessible markets in all of south Fargo, with inventory depth that buyers simply do not find in most comparable south Fargo neighborhoods.
Fargo Davies High School
A- Niche grade, 14:1 student-teacher ratio, one of North Dakota's top-rated high schools, sharing its name with the neighborhood.
More Inventory
Than most comparable south Fargo neighborhoods, giving buyers real choice rather than a single-digit listing market.
2000s-2010s Construction
Modern layouts and current energy standards throughout, built alongside south Fargo's most significant growth period.
The Neighborhood That Grew Up Around Its School
Davies is one of only a handful of neighborhoods in the entire WSRT guide series where the neighborhood and its high school share the same name. That is not a coincidence. It reflects how central Fargo Davies High School has been to the identity and growth of the area since the school opened.
The School That Built the Neighborhood
Fargo Davies High School
Fargo Davies High School carries an A- Niche grade, a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, and an average review score of 4.1 out of 5, making it one of the top-rated high schools in North Dakota. The school's reputation is the single most powerful driver of buyer demand in the Davies neighborhood and its surrounding feeder communities.
Buyers who search "Davies High School neighborhood" and "homes near Fargo Davies" are among the most motivated and best-prepared in the south Fargo market. They have done the research, they know what they want, and they are often ready to act quickly when the right home appears.
Living in the Davies neighborhood puts students within reach of the school they came here for, without the additional drive that Bluemont Lakes, Southpointe, and Deer Creek buyers sometimes face depending on where they land relative to the district's bus routes.
What the School's Reputation Does for the Neighborhood
The Davies Premium and Why It Holds
Davies carries a price premium above many of its comparable-era south Fargo neighbors. That premium is not manufactured. It reflects sustained, genuine demand driven by one of the most recognized high school names in North Dakota.
That sustained demand is why the Davies premium holds even when south Fargo inventory is elevated in other neighborhoods.
For buyers considering whether to pay the Davies premium or settle for a neighboring feeder address, the long-term hold value of a Davies-zone home has consistently justified the entry price for families who plan to stay for more than a school cycle.
Davies is the only south Fargo neighborhood in this guide series where a buyer can say "I want the Davies High School address" and realistically find multiple options actively on the market at the same time. That combination of school prestige and genuine inventory depth is rare and underappreciated.
Around the Neighborhood
The amenities that make Davies a complete lifestyle package, not just a school address.
Davies Recreational Pool
Splash pad, water dump bucket, and seasonal family pool, within the neighborhood.
Fargo Parks Sports Center
Year-round indoor turf fields, fitness, and youth sports programming nearby.
Red River Coffee
Local coffee shop accessible from the neighborhood, a morning routine anchor.
I-29 & South University Drive
Full metro access. Downtown Fargo 10 miles north, airport 15 minutes.
Davies carries a price premium above many comparable-era south Fargo neighbors, reflecting sustained demand for the direct school address. WSRT connection before searching is the best way to navigate the tiers and sub-areas within the boundary.
What Makes Davies Different
The school is the headline, but Davies delivers on the full suburban lifestyle package that families who come for the school stay for once they arrive.
Davies Recreational Pool
The Davies Recreational Pool is a full mini-water-park experience for residents, featuring a splash pad, a water dump bucket, and a pool layout designed for family enjoyment rather than lap swimming. For a neighborhood built primarily around family buyers, having this caliber of seasonal outdoor recreation within the community rather than requiring a drive to the Fargo Aquatics Center is a meaningful daily quality-of-life advantage during Fargo's all-too-brief outdoor swimming months.
Fargo Parks Sports Center
The Fargo Parks Sports Center sits within easy reach of Davies, a major year-round indoor facility with turf fields, fitness programming, and youth sports leagues that extend the neighborhood's recreational offering well into the North Dakota winter months when the pool is closed. For families with active kids who need indoor sports options from October through April, the Sports Center's proximity is a year-round practical asset.
Ample Yards & Wide Streets
Davies homes sit on generously sized lots with ample yard space, a design standard that reflects the neighborhood's family-first construction era. Wide streets with sidewalks connecting subdivisions to parks and trail networks give Davies a physical infrastructure that supports the active family lifestyle its residents describe. Dogs, kids, bikes, and evening walks are part of the daily fabric here in a way that narrower, denser south Fargo developments cannot replicate.
South University Drive Access
South University Drive runs adjacent to Davies, providing one of south Fargo's most practical commercial corridors within easy reach. Red River Coffee, grocery options, dining, and everyday services are accessible without navigating to a separate commercial area. I-29 is minutes away for the full metro. Hector International Airport is reachable in approximately 15 minutes for frequent travelers and business commuters.
Modern Construction Throughout
Davies is a newer neighborhood, built largely in the 2000s and 2010s alongside south Fargo's most significant growth period. Modern mechanicals, current energy efficiency standards, and the open floor plans that current buyers expect are the baseline throughout. For buyers comparing Davies against established neighborhoods like Southpointe or Longfellow, the newer construction is a meaningful practical distinction that shows up in maintenance costs and in-home livability.
More Inventory Than Most South Fargo Neighborhoods
Davies stands apart from most south Fargo neighborhoods in this guide series by having genuine inventory depth. While Bluemont Lakes, Rose Creek, and Deer Creek often show single-digit active listings, Davies consistently carries meaningfully more. That depth gives buyers real choice, specifically the ability to compare layouts, lot sizes, update levels, and sub-area positions within the neighborhood before committing. It is a meaningfully different search experience than ultra-thin inventory neighborhoods, and a genuine advantage for buyers who want options rather than urgency.
Homes & Pricing
What You'll Find Here
A wide price range within a single neighborhood, driven by home type, sub-area position, and whether the listing is new construction, established resale, or updated premium.
Entry
Townhomes & Smaller Single-Family
Townhomes provide the most accessible entry into the Davies feeder zone, giving first-time buyers and value-oriented buyers the school address at a price point well below the neighborhood average. Smaller single-family homes also appear at this tier, offering the full yard and garage experience at the bottom of the Davies range. For current pricing, see the WSRT Market Update.
Primary
Single-Family Homes
The core of Davies' market, modern single-family homes with three to five bedrooms, open floor plans, two- and three-stall garages, ample yards, and the neighborhood infrastructure (sidewalks, trails, parks) that makes daily life work smoothly. The school premium is built into this tier, reflecting the sustained demand from families who specifically sought the Davies address.
Premium
Custom & Move-Up Homes
Custom builds and premium single-family homes represent the upper tier of Davies' range. At the top of the market, these compete with Rose Creek and Prairie Farms (Maple Valley) for Fargo's luxury family buyer, with the Davies High address as the differentiator. Inventory at this tier is thinner. WSRT connection before searching is essential.
Davies carries a school premium above many comparable-era south Fargo neighbors, reflecting sustained demand from families who specifically seek the Davies High School address. See the WSRT Market Update for current pricing data.
Schools
Schools Serving Davies
The reason most families come to Davies, and the pipeline that keeps them here through K-12.
Multiple Davies-Area Elementaries
Discovery Middle School
Fargo Davies High School
Always verify current enrollment zones with the school district before purchasing, as boundaries can change.
Is It a Fit?
Who Davies Is a Great Fit For
Davies draws the most school-motivated buyer profile in south Fargo. Here is who tends to love it most, and what to know before committing.
Strong Fit
- Families who have specifically researched Fargo Davies High School and want the direct address, not just the extended feeder zone
- Buyers who want genuine inventory choice rather than a single-digit listing market. Davies consistently carries more active listings than any other south Fargo neighborhood in this guide
- Families with young children who want the Davies Recreational Pool as a summer anchor and the Fargo Parks Sports Center for year-round programming
- Move-up buyers who want modern construction, ample yards, and a school address that holds value through market cycles
- Relocating families who are coming to Fargo specifically for the school reputation and want to land in the neighborhood that shares the school's name
- Investors and buyers who prioritize long-term hold value. The Davies premium has historically proven durable across multiple south Fargo market cycles
Worth Knowing Before You Commit
- The Davies boundary is large and the elementary school assignment varies by address. Buyers who want to confirm their specific elementary feeder, not just the high school, should verify with Fargo Public Schools before purchasing.
- Davies is car-dependent. Despite the neighborhood's size and the South University Drive corridor nearby, there is no walkable commercial node within the residential streets. All errands require a drive.
- Davies carries a school premium above comparable south Fargo neighbors. Buyers comparing Davies against Deer Creek, Maple Valley, or Woodhaven on a price-per-square-foot basis will find Davies running above its peers. The question is whether the direct school address justifies the delta for that specific buyer's situation.
- Davies has more active inventory than most south Fargo neighborhoods, but competition for the most desirable homes (updated, good lot, proximity to the high school) remains strong. Pre-approval and WSRT connection before searching is still the right preparation.
- Some newer development is still underway at the neighborhood's edges. Confirm what is planned for adjacent parcels before committing to a perimeter lot.
Ready to Explore Davies?
Davies is the only south Fargo neighborhood where you can search for a Davies High School address with the inventory depth to actually compare options. WSRT knows this market. We can help you find the right sub-area, the right lot, and the right price before someone else does.
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