Fargo Neighborhood Guide
Westgate, Fargo ND
Westgate was once on the outer edge of Fargo. The city grew up around it and kept going, and today Westgate finds itself surrounded by everything while still managing to feel like a neighborhood where people actually know each other. Free skating and pick-up hockey under the lights at Westgate Park in winter. Sickie's Garage around the corner. Costco close enough to make a quick run practical. And homes at some of the most accessible price points in the Fargo market. For buyers who want a comfortable suburban life without an inflated price tag, Westgate makes a straightforward and genuine case.
Westgate Park Ice Rink
Free outdoor skating and pick-up hockey under the lights in winter.
Accessible Price Points
One of the most affordable entry points into the Fargo owner-occupied market.
Surrounded by Amenities
Costco, Scheels, Sickie's, and I-29 all within easy reach.
What Keeps the Small-Town Heartbeat Going
Westgate is surrounded by the full infrastructure of a growing metro. The outdoor ice rink at Westgate Park in winter is the thing that reminds residents, and the neighbors who show up for it, that this is still a neighborhood at its core.
Community Anchor
Westgate Park and the Outdoor Ice Rink
Every winter, Westgate Park becomes one of the more quietly distinctive neighborhood experiences in Fargo. Free outdoor skating and pick-up hockey games run under the lights, drawing residents of all ages onto the ice in the way that outdoor rinks in small towns have always done. There is no admission, no sign-up sheet, no organized league requirement. You show up, you skate.
That kind of informal public gathering is genuinely rare in Fargo's larger residential landscape, where most recreation happens inside facilities that require memberships, schedules, or fees. Westgate Park's rink is the thing that most longtime residents point to when asked what makes the neighborhood feel like it still has its original character despite being surrounded by decades of suburban growth on all sides.
In the warmer months, the park provides the standard outdoor amenities that families use throughout the summer. But the rink is what makes Westgate's park genuinely distinctive in the Fargo market, and it is worth naming as a real differentiator for buyers who value outdoor public community spaces.
The Neighborhood's Story
An Exurb That Became Central
Westgate was one of Fargo's earlier suburban expansions, developed at a time when it sat on the edge of the city's footprint. The decades since have changed the context entirely. Westgate is now surrounded on all sides by the commercial, medical, and residential development that defines the modern Fargo metro, and the neighborhood's position at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Interstate 29 puts everything within reach.
The northern portion of Westgate reflects this transformation. Heavily trafficked streets lined with offices, commercial buildings, and light industrial infrastructure characterize that zone, which creates a meaningful distinction between the commercial northern edge and the quieter residential interior of the neighborhood. Understanding which part of Westgate a specific home sits in is more relevant here than in most Fargo neighborhoods, and it is exactly the kind of local context that WSRT provides before the first showing.
Westgate is a neighborhood that delivers a comfortable suburban lifestyle without asking buyers to pay a premium for it. The price points are accessible, the park rink is a genuine community asset, and the surrounding infrastructure makes daily life practical in a way that many older Fargo neighborhoods at similar price levels cannot match.
Around Westgate
The commercial infrastructure that grew up around Westgate makes daily life practical from an address that remains affordable.
Westgate Park
Outdoor ice rink with free skating and pick-up hockey in winter, plus standard park amenities year-round.
Costco
Bulk shopping and fuel close by, one of the practical advantages of Westgate's location.
Scheels Home & Hardware
Home improvement and hardware access without a long drive.
Sickie's Garage
Fargo's well-known locally-owned burger and brew institution accessible from the neighborhood.
The commercial infrastructure that has grown up around Westgate since it was first developed gives residents more shopping and service options within reach than the neighborhood's original footprint would suggest.
What Makes Westgate Different
A mid-century Fargo suburb that has aged well, remained accessible, and maintained a community character that the growth surrounding it has not yet erased.
Comfortable Living at an Accessible Price
Westgate consistently offers one of the more accessible entry points into Fargo owner-occupied housing. The homes are older, the lots are modest, and the garages run smaller than current construction standards. What the price reflects is location access, school zone, and a community that has been maintaining its character over decades rather than brand-new construction standards. For buyers who understand the trade-off, Westgate is a practical and comfortable choice at a realistic budget.
Lush Green Lawns and Shaded Streets
The residential streets in Westgate's interior have the green lawn and mature tree character that comes from a neighborhood that has had decades to settle. Long-time residents have invested in their properties and it shows in the landscaping throughout the quiet residential blocks. The contrast with the commercial character of the northern portion makes the interior feel genuinely suburban and private in a way that newer neighborhoods still filling in around their plantings have not yet achieved.
Sickie's Garage Nearby
Sickie's Garage Burgers and Brews is accessible from Westgate and has become one of Fargo's most recognized locally-owned restaurant institutions. For residents who want a neighborhood-adjacent dining option that is genuinely embedded in the local community rather than a chain occupying a commercial strip, Sickie's provides that in a way that fits Westgate's accessible, unpretentious character well.
I-29 and 13th Avenue Access
Interstate 29 runs along the western border of Westgate, putting the full Fargo metro within easy reach in virtually every direction. The 13th Avenue corridor provides the neighborhood's primary commercial spine with grocery, retail, dining, and everyday services accessible without a long drive. For a neighborhood at this price point, the freeway and commercial access available from Westgate compares favorably against more expensive alternatives that offer similar location advantages.
Costco and Scheels Close By
Costco and Scheels Home and Hardware are both accessible from Westgate, giving residents practical bulk shopping and home improvement access without a significant drive. The surrounding commercial infrastructure that has grown around Westgate since it was first developed means residents now have more shopping and service options within reach than they would have had when the neighborhood was built, which is an unusual and genuine advantage for an older suburban address.
Ramblers, Cottages, and Homes with Slope
Westgate's housing stock includes ramblers, one-story cottages, and homes with the steep and sloping rooflines that the older construction era commonly produced as both a style choice and a practical response to North Dakota's snow loads. The variety of styles within the neighborhood gives the streetscape more character than a single-era, single-builder subdivision produces, and it gives buyers looking for a specific style a legitimate chance of finding it without expanding the search to a different part of the city.
Homes & Pricing
What You'll Find Here
Older mid-century construction with variety in style and condition, at price points that make Westgate one of the more accessible established Fargo neighborhoods available.
Entry
Cottages and Smaller Ramblers
One-story cottages and smaller ramblers at the entry end of the range. Modest footprints on modest lots with the older construction character that Westgate's build era reflects. For buyers who want an owner-occupied Fargo address at the lowest realistic price point, Westgate's entry tier provides it in a neighborhood with community character, school access, and practical commercial surroundings.
Primary
Single-Family Homes and Ramblers
The core of Westgate's housing stock. Single-family homes with steep sloping rooflines, vinyl or aluminum siding, smaller attached or detached garages, and the established green lawns of a neighborhood that has been maintained over decades. Variety in style and condition means buyers have real choice within the neighborhood rather than choosing between nearly identical homes.
Upper
Updated and Larger Single-Family Homes
Homes with updated kitchens, replaced mechanicals, and well-maintained exteriors represent the upper end of Westgate's accessible range. These are competitively priced against comparable updated inventory in neighboring central Fargo communities and represent the best of what Westgate's older housing stock can deliver when it has been properly cared for and invested in over time.
For current pricing, see our Fargo Market Update. Westgate typically carries a modest amount of active inventory. Connecting with WSRT before searching is the most reliable approach to ensure you are notified when the right property becomes available.
Schools
Schools Serving Westgate
Westgate feeds into Fargo Public Schools with a neighborhood elementary and a well-established secondary pipeline.
Westgate Elementary School
Horace Mann Middle School
Fargo South High School
Always verify current enrollment zones with the school district before purchasing, as boundaries can change.
Is It a Fit?
Who Westgate Is a Great Fit For
Westgate draws a practical, value-oriented buyer who wants a comfortable Fargo address without paying more than the address is worth. Here is who tends to love it and what to know before committing.
Strong Fit
- First-time buyers who want an owner-occupied Fargo address with school access, a neighborhood park, and practical commercial surroundings at one of the market's most accessible price points
- Skaters and hockey players who want an outdoor rink with free pick-up games as a genuine neighborhood amenity rather than a facility they have to drive to and pay for
- Buyers who want I-29 access, Costco nearby, and the full Fargo commercial corridor at hand without paying a premium for newer construction
- Value-oriented buyers who understand that older homes with established character and practical location access can deliver more per dollar than newer subdivisions at higher price points
- Renovation-minded buyers who want an older home on an established lot and the opportunity to update it on their own terms and timeline
- Buyers comparing Westgate against Clara Barton or similar central Fargo established neighborhoods who want similar accessibility and character at a comparable price
Worth Knowing Before You Commit
- The northern portion of Westgate is commercial and light industrial in character, not residential. Buyers who want a quiet suburban street should specify the residential interior of the neighborhood as the target and confirm that any specific listing is not adjacent to the commercial northern zone before scheduling a showing.
- Homes built in the mid-century era carry aging infrastructure throughout. Mechanicals, roofing, electrical panels, and plumbing are all on their own update timelines. A thorough inspection is essential regardless of list price.
- Garages throughout Westgate tend to be smaller than what current construction buyers expect. Single-stall and smaller detached garages are common. Buyers with specific garage capacity requirements should filter for that from the beginning of the search.
- I-29 runs along the western border of Westgate. Properties on or near the western edge of the neighborhood carry freeway noise as a consistent feature. A site visit at peak traffic hours before committing to a specific address is worth doing.
Ready to Explore Westgate?
Free skating and pick-up hockey in winter, Costco around the corner, Sickie's down the road, and a comfortable suburban address at one of Fargo's most accessible price points. WSRT knows this stretch of south Fargo and knows how to find the right home within it. Let us help you get started.
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