The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58451 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 58451 — Hurdsfield
The housing market in 58451 is characterized by very low inventory and minimal sales activity, typical of a rural North Dakota community. Prices remain stable with modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market is currently balanced for the few buyers and sellers present.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and individuals employed in the agricultural sector.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 58451, Wells County ND
Schools serving the area are part of rural North Dakota districts, generally characterized by small class sizes and limited extracurricular offerings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to low-lying areas near regional water bodies.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by regional agriculture and local service industries, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on true and full value, with mill rates determined by local school districts, townships, and county government.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with travel times varying significantly due to the rural nature of the road network and distance to regional employment hubs.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and local community park facilities.
The rental market is thin with low turnover, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, including crop production and livestock, with support services located in nearby towns.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to county, township, and local school district levies.
Insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local green space for community gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.