South Fargo Neighborhood Guide
Woodhaven, Fargo ND
Work, walk to school, and be on a trail in minutes, all from the same address. Woodhaven is one of south Fargo's most practical and livable neighborhoods, home to Microsoft's Fargo corporate campus, a paved trail network, well-spaced yards, and quick I-29 access. For buyers who want a neighborhood that genuinely works with their daily life, Woodhaven is hard to beat.
Microsoft Campus
Fargo's largest tech employer, walk or bike to work from the neighborhood.
Davies Pipeline
Elementary through high school, one of Fargo's strongest feeder chains.
Trails Inside
Paved walking and biking paths woven throughout the neighborhood.
Home to Microsoft in Fargo
Woodhaven is the only residential neighborhood in the Fargo metro where you can commute to a Microsoft campus on foot or by bike. That is not a marketing line. It is a geographic fact that shapes who lives here and why. Microsoft's Fargo corporate office is located within Woodhaven, making this the only south Fargo neighborhood where employees of one of the world's largest companies can walk or bike to work year-round. The ripple effect of that employer presence extends beyond the tech workforce, bringing infrastructure, commercial development, and a professional demographic that contributes to neighborhood stability and sustained demand.
Microsoft Great Plains Campus
Walk or bike, located within the neighborhood.
Sanford Medical Center
5 minutes.
Sandy's Donuts
5 minutes.
Osgood Townsite Centre
5 minutes.
I-29 On-Ramp
5 minutes.
Downtown Fargo & NDSU
15-20 minutes.
Hector International Airport
15 minutes.
Woodhaven has not been a hidden neighborhood for years. Microsoft helped put it on the map, and for Microsoft employees searching for a home, Woodhaven is often the first and last stop.
What Makes Woodhaven Different
A compact, well-connected neighborhood built around everyday practicality, with trails, schools, employers, and commercial corridors all within the same tight radius.
Trails Woven Throughout
Paved walking and biking paths run through the interior of Woodhaven, connecting residents to parks, the neighborhood's commercial edges, and the broader south Fargo trail network. The trails are what give the neighborhood its "live and play" quality. Getting outside does not require a car trip, just a walk to the end of the block.
Yards That Feel Like Yards
Woodhaven's lot sizing hits a sweet spot that many south Fargo buyers find hard to locate, not the cramped quarter-acre lots of some newer developments and not the sprawling acreage that requires a lawn tractor. Residential streets feel suburban without the stacked-home density that has become common in newer builds.
Craftsman Character
Custom ranch-style and two-story homes with Craftsman detailing are the signature of Woodhaven's residential streets. Forward-facing garages, clean sightlines, and design choices that age well visually make this one of the more attractive south Fargo streetscapes built in its era. Townhomes and twin homes add variety and a lower-cost entry into the neighborhood.
Surrounded by Commercial Corridors
Woodhaven is compact and embedded in south Fargo's commercial infrastructure in a way that few residential neighborhoods achieve. Groceries, dining, Sandy's Donuts, and everyday services are reachable quickly in multiple directions. For dual-income households running full schedules, the time savings on errands is a genuine quality-of-life factor.
I-29 Access
Interstate 29 is minutes from the neighborhood, connecting residents to the full metro efficiently. Sanford Medical Center to the north, West Fargo's commercial corridors to the west, and downtown Fargo to the north are all reachable without navigating surface streets for long. For south Fargo, the freeway access here is among the most convenient available.
No HOA Required
Many Woodhaven properties carry no HOA fees, a meaningful financial consideration for buyers comparing this neighborhood against newer developments where HOA obligations are standard. For the properties that do carry fees, they run on the moderate end. Worth confirming on any specific property, but the absence of a mandatory HOA is a real differentiator here.
Homes & Pricing
What You'll Find Here
Woodhaven offers two distinct product types, single-family homes and townhome/twin home options, each serving a different buyer profile within the same well-located neighborhood.
Entry
Townhomes & Twin Homes
The most accessible entry point into Woodhaven. Townhomes and individually-owned twin homes span a range depending on size, updates, and exact position within the neighborhood. A strong option for buyers who want the Woodhaven address, including proximity to Microsoft and the south Fargo trail network, without stepping into the single-family price range.
Primary
Single-Family Homes
Custom ranch-style and two-story homes with Craftsman character make up the single-family tier. Pricing varies by size, finishes, lot position, and proximity to the trail network. Woodhaven's single-family homes offer Craftsman design and practical amenities at prices that are competitive with Deer Creek and Osgood for comparable square footage, with the Microsoft campus proximity as a bonus.
Premium
Premium & Custom
The upper end of the Woodhaven market includes custom builds with premium finishes, larger lots, and top-tier interior specifications. These are a smaller share of total inventory but represent the full potential of what the neighborhood can support.
WSRT watches the full Woodhaven market closely. Reach out if a specific price point or home type is the target and we will notify you the moment something relevant comes available. See the WSRT Market Update for current figures.
Schools
Schools Serving Woodhaven
Woodhaven feeds into Fargo Public Schools through the Davies pipeline, one of the district's strongest sequences, with an elementary school accessible within or near the neighborhood.
Woodbury Elementary School
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 Woodhaven Is a Great Fit For
Woodhaven draws a practical, dual-income buyer profile more consistently than most south Fargo neighborhoods. Here is who tends to love it, and what to know before committing.
Strong Fit
- Microsoft employees who want to walk or bike to campus and eliminate the daily commute entirely
- Tech professionals and dual-income households who prioritize location efficiency, with employer, school, trails, and errands all within reach
- Families who want Davies High's college prep track with an elementary school close to home
- Buyers who want Craftsman character and well-spaced yards without paying the premium for brand-new construction
- First-time buyers looking to enter south Fargo via a townhome or twin home in a well-established neighborhood
- Sanford Medical Center employees who want a short commute in the opposite direction from most south Fargo workers
Worth Knowing Before You Commit
- Woodhaven is compact. The neighborhood is not large, which means inventory can be thin at times. Buyers looking for a specific home type, particular size, lot position, or price point, may need to wait for the right listing rather than choosing from several options simultaneously.
- Some properties carry HOA fees. Confirm the HOA status and monthly costs on any specific property before making an offer, as this varies by building and section within the neighborhood.
- The surrounding commercial corridors that make Woodhaven practical also mean some streets border busier roads. Touring the specific block matters. Interior streets are quiet and suburban; perimeter-adjacent streets can carry more traffic.
- Pricing at the upper end of the single-family range approaches Deer Creek and Osgood territory. Run a direct comparison with current inventory across all three neighborhoods before committing to a price tier here.
Ready to Explore Woodhaven?
Whether you are a Microsoft employee looking to walk to work or a family looking for the Davies pipeline with south Fargo convenience, WSRT knows this market and can connect you with the right listing before it passes you by.
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