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Market Snapshot

Median rent
$996/mo

The median market rent in Grand Forks, ND ZIP 58203 is $996/month as of July 2026.

Days on market
1526 days

The median days on market in Grand Forks, ND ZIP 58203 is 1526 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Grand Forks, ND 58203 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 58203

Report Date: July 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
180 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
4
Active Listings
0
Sold Properties
4

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$0
Median Sold Price
$220,000
Median Price per Sqft
$184/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$996

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.36%

Liquidity & Velocity

Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Grand Forks, ND, are approximately 6.49%, which is 0.5% higher than the 5.99% average observed in early 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator is the median sold price of $220,000, which signals a representative recent sale level for SFR and condominium properties in ZIP 58203; given the neutral market temperature, this suggests pricing is stable rather than rapidly shifting.
  2. Pricing per unit area is anchored by a median price per square foot of $184, which aligns with the steady sales environment and may limit aggressive seller markups; combined with the median sold price, this points to orderly pricing across typical property sizes.
  3. Rents are moving higher with a median market rent of $996 and a up rent year-over-year trend, indicating rental demand support that may underpin investor interest and steady owner-occupier replacement demand.
  4. Interest-rate context is a headwind to affordability: the market shows moderate interest rate pressure and the report notes that current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Grand Forks are approximately 6.49%, which is 0.5% higher than the 5.99% early-2026 average; combined with the neutral market temperature, expect steady but cautious buyer activity and moderate transaction velocity.

Notable Properties

The following 4 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

519 N 6th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds2.75 baths1,372 sqft
$500,000
May 1, 2026
$364/sqft
1314 8th Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds1.5 baths1,237 sqft
$500,000
May 1, 2026
$404/sqft
1526 days on market
1822 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds2 baths988 sqft
$302,500
Feb 1, 2026
$306/sqft
3508 6th Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds1.75 baths1,120 sqft
$182,624
Jan 1, 2026
$163/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$429/mo
58203 Avg Rent
58203 Cost to Own
Rent$996
Own$1,425

20% down, 6.49% rate, 1.4% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

58203 Avg nightly rate
58203 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$150/night
Occupancy142 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 7/10/2026

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