The Wilds, West Fargo ND

Master-Planned with Purpose

The Wilds was developed as a cohesive community, not a patchwork of individual subdivisions. Pocket parks, open green space, connecting trail systems, and consistent architectural standards were all part of the plan from the beginning. The result is a neighborhood that feels designed rather than assembled.

Dakota Park Year-Round

Dakota Park is the community's central outdoor anchor, a multi-use rink that hosts pickleball in summer and ice skating in winter, alongside a playground and covered shelter. It is the kind of neighborhood amenity that keeps residents outside and connected year-round, which is no small thing in a North Dakota climate.

Connected Trail System

Paved walking and biking paths run through The Wilds and connect into neighboring Westport Beach, creating a larger trail network than either community could offer independently. Ponds and open parks are woven along the route. Residents who prioritize outdoor access on foot or bike will find more here than in most comparable West Fargo neighborhoods.

The Lights: Right Next Door

The Lights shopping and dining plaza is immediately adjacent to the neighborhood. Tati's Mediterranean Saveur, Lundy's Ice Cream, fitness studios, outdoor movie events, and a growing lineup of local businesses make it one of the most walkable commercial nodes in southwest West Fargo. Residents in The Wilds can walk or bike to dinner.

New Construction, Still Available

Unlike most established West Fargo neighborhoods where new construction is long gone, The Wilds still has active development underway. Buyers who want a brand-new home with modern floor plans and warranties intact, without waiting on a spec build in a brand-new subdivision, and can still find it here from builders like Verity Homes and Thomsen Homes.

Exceptionally Safe

The Wilds carries a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, well below both the national and Fargo-metro averages. The quiet, walkable streets that follow from this rating are a genuine draw for families and for buyers relocating from larger cities where crime data is a primary filter in their search.

Entry & Mid-Range

Ranch-style and bi-level homes built from the early 2010s onward make up the core of The Wilds' inventory. Craftsman, traditional, and Prairie-influenced designs on lots under a quarter-acre. Most homes feature fenced backyards, two-stall garages, and open floor plans.

For current pricing context, see the WSRT Market Update.

Move-Up & Newer Construction

Larger single-family homes from active builders, including Verity Homes and Thomsen Homes, occupy the mid-to-upper tier of the neighborhood. These offer current floor plans, modern kitchens, three-stall garages, and builder warranties for buyers who want new without going to Horace.

A strong option for buyers who have outgrown their first home and want to stay in West Fargo. For current pricing, see the WSRT Market Update.

The Ranch: Premium Tier

Heritage Homes-built properties in The Ranch sub-community occupy the top of the market in The Wilds. Exclusive clubhouse access, consistent premium finishes, and a boutique community scale represent the top tier of pricing in The Wilds.

Inventory in The Ranch is tightly held. If this sub-community is the target, connect with WSRT before you start searching so you are notified the moment something becomes available.

Strong Fit

• Families who want a walkable elementary school inside the neighborhood and West Fargo's top feeder chain
• Buyers who value community character: quiet streets, neighbors who know each other, kids walking to school
• Active residents who want connected trails, year-round park amenities, and walkable dining nearby
• Move-up buyers who want new construction without leaving West Fargo city limits
• Premium buyers drawn to The Ranch's clubhouse amenities and Heritage Homes build quality
• Buyers comparing The Wilds against Horace who want the same feel but inside city limits

Worth Knowing Before You Commit

• The Wilds is car-dependent for most daily errands. The Lights plaza is walkable, but grocery stores and larger retail require a drive.
• Homes on the western half of the neighborhood sit closer to the Horace Diversion of the Sheyenne River and carry greater flood exposure than eastern-half properties. Confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender before making an offer.
• The FM Diversion Project, a $3.2 billion flood control project currently under construction, is designed to reclassify much of the area to a 500-year floodplain upon completion, which would significantly reduce flood insurance costs for most properties.
• Lots in The Wilds are on the narrower side, generally under a quarter-acre. Buyers who prioritize yard space should look specifically at larger or corner lots.
• The Ranch sub-community has HOA-governed amenities and standards. Review the HOA documents carefully before purchasing inside The Ranch specifically.