Elm Group · Build New in West Fargo

Design your West Fargo home.
We'll match you to the builder.

A 90-second match tool with real West Fargo pricing baked in. Based on 1,400+ FM transactions since 2014 and current Q1 2026 builder costs across West Fargo.

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Style
Pick a style to start designing your home.

Your build

Style
Cabinets
Exterior
Est. build cost $280K base
01 · Your Home's Silhouette

What kind of home are you picturing?

The three most common new-construction layouts in the FM metro. Two-story homes represent our upscale custom tier.

Rambler style home
Single-story

Rambler

Single-level living, 2–3 stall attached garage. The FM starter and mid-tier classic.

Starter / Mid-range
Two-Story style home
Two stories

Two-Story

4+ bedrooms, upstairs laundry. Premium builder tier with larger footprint and upscale finishes.

Upscale tier
Split-Level style home
Tri-level

Split-Level

Walkout-ready. Smart use of sloped lots. Popular in Horace.

Starter / Mid-range
02 · Interior Palette

Which cabinet color feels right?

Sets the palette for your kitchen, primary bathroom, and built-ins.

Timeless

Pure White

SW Pure White. Classic.

Warm neutral

Accessible Beige

SW Accessible Beige.

Soft sage

Oyster Bay

SW Oyster Bay.

Most popular

White Oak

Natural rift-sawn. FM signature.

Rich warm

Walnut

Deep warm wood.

Editorial

Pewter Green

BM Pewter Green.

Statement

Hale Navy

BM Hale Navy.

03 · Curb Appeal

Pick your exterior color.

Vinyl lap siding + board-and-batten gables + stone fascade — the FM modern-farmhouse standard.

Bright classic

Alabaster White

Clean and timeless.

Coastal

Oyster Bay Blue

Muted blue-gray.

Warm welcome

Buttercream Yellow

Sunny and distinctive.

2025 trend

Evergreen Fog

SW 2022 Color of the Year.

Warm statement

Urbane Bronze

SW 2021 Color of the Year.

Dramatic

Tricorn Black

SW Tricorn Black.

04 · Space

How big does your home need to be?

Bedrooms and bathrooms together. FM builders typically pair these counts — you can fine-tune specifics with your builder later.

2+
2–3 bed / 2 bath
Base price
3+
3–4 bed / 2.5 bath
+ ~$30K typical
4+
4–5 bed / 3 bath
+ ~$70K typical
5+
5+ bed / 3.5+ bath
+ ~$125K typical
05 · Lower Level

Do you want a finished basement?

Adds 800–1,500 sqft of usable space. FM basements run $35–65/sqft to finish.

Yes, finish it out from the start
+ $35K–80K (typical $55K)
Rough it in — we'll finish later
+ $8K–18K (typical $12K)
No basement / slab-on-grade
No add
06 · Garage

How many cars, toys, or tools?

FM lots typically accommodate up to 4-stall garages.

2
2-stall (standard)
Included in base
3
3-stall (most requested)
+ $18K–35K (typical $25K)
4+
4+ stall or oversized/workshop
+ $30K–60K (typical $45K)
07 · Kitchen Priority

What matters most in your kitchen?

Pick any that matter — we'll match you with builders who do these things well.

Select all that apply.

Big island for gathering
+ $4K–14K
Chef-grade appliances
+ $15K–45K
Walk-in pantry
+ $3K–8K
Keep it simple and functional
No upgrade
08 · Upgrades

Which of these would you want?

We'll flag builders who include these standard vs. as upgrades.

Select all that apply.

Smart home pre-wire
+ $3K–8K
Main-floor primary suite
+ $15K–35K
Dedicated home office
+ $8K–18K
Mudroom with lockers
+ $4K–10K
Covered back patio
+ $8K–22K
09 · Timeline

When are you thinking about breaking ground?

Most FM builders need 4–8 months from contract to move-in.

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Within the next 3 months
3 to 6 months out
6 to 12 months out
?
Just exploring for now
10 · Location

Where in the region?

Different builders work in different markets. Lot costs vary — that's baked in below.

H
Horace
Base lot cost
W
West Fargo
+ ~$25K lot premium
S
South Fargo
+ ~$35K lot premium
N
North Fargo
+ ~$18K lot premium
M
Moorhead
+ ~$12K lot premium
G
Grand Forks
+ ~$8K lot premium
D
Detroit Lakes
+ ~$55K lot premium
?
Not sure yet
We'll estimate ~$20K
11 · Comfort Zone

What's a comfortable monthly payment?

Helps us anchor on the right size and builder tier. We're not pulling credit.

$
Under $2,500 / month
$$
$2,500 to $3,500 / month
$$$
$3,500 to $5,000 / month
$$$$
$5,000+ / month
Prefer not to say
12 · Financing

How far along are you with financing?

Helps us know who to call first. We're not checking credit and nothing here affects your estimate.

Pre-approved and ready to go
Started the conversation with a lender
?
Haven't started — welcome a referral
$
Paying cash
Prefer not to say
13 · Your Match

Here's what we heard.

Rough estimate on the right — real builder quotes will vary.

Summary

Estimated Build Cost
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Range: — to —
Based on Q1 2026 FM-metro builder costs. Does not include land/lot purchase beyond typical premium, loan fees, or utilities setup. Actual builder quotes vary ±10–15%.

Ready to talk specifics?

Tyler Lindell, our new-construction specialist, will reach out within the day — by text, email, or phone, whichever you prefer. We represent buyers at no cost to you; the builder pays the fee.

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