34 years in the Bismarck-Mandan market. 1,873 verified transactions. An office positioned directly inside ZIP 58503 — where Bismarck's growth is concentrated and new construction continues to expand.
New construction in developing North Bismarck subdivisions can carry $35,000 or more in outstanding special assessments — roughly $250 per month in additional carrying cost that never appears in the listing price or your mortgage pre-approval. This is the single most consistent knowledge gap Terry sees in first-time buyers here. He raises it in every consultation, before a single offer is written.
About Terry
Terry Stevahn, Inc. has been a licensed real estate entity in North Dakota since January 7, 2008 — built on a professional record that began in May of 1992. That's more than three decades without interruption in a single geographic market.
Terry operates under Century 21 Morrison Realty, the dominant brokerage in the Bismarck-Mandan market — an office that has produced more REALTOR® of the Year candidates than any other office in the area. His own office at 1142 W Turnpike Ave is positioned directly in North Bismarck's growth corridor, where he placed himself deliberately because he reads this market at a level that tells him where to be before the market arrives.
Approximately 90 percent of his business comes from returning clients and direct referrals. That ratio has held for 15 years and is the clearest signal of what the experience of working with him actually delivers.
North Bismarck — ZIP 58503
North Bismarck carries a newer, well-maintained energy that is immediately visible from the moment you turn onto its wide, clean streets. Well-kept homes line the blocks, shopping and schools are woven into the fabric of the area, and new construction continues to push northward into developing subdivisions that offer modern layouts, contemporary finishes, and turnkey living. The buyer profile trends toward working families, move-up purchasers, and relocating professionals who want convenience and newer construction without compromise.
North Bismarck, ZIP 58503
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Bismarck-Mandan Metro Area
State Capital Region
New and recent construction dominant. Modern layouts, contemporary finishes. Special assessments on new builds can reach $35,000+. Primarily single-family homes and newer townhomes.
ZIP 58503 population: ~37,100 (34% of Bismarck metro). Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.4% — well above national average. Low uninsured rate: 1.7%.
Source: ACS 2023 5-year estimates
Market Insights
ZIP 58503 is where buyer and seller activity is accelerating most consistently in the Bismarck market. New construction continues pushing northward, and well-priced homes in the $300,000–$400,000 range are going pending in 25 to 40 days. Entry-level properties move in 18 to 25 days.
New construction in developing North Bismarck subdivisions can carry $35,000 or more in outstanding assessments — approximately $250/month in additional carrying cost. This is not reflected in the listing price. Terry raises this in every buyer consultation before any offer is written.
Bismarck Public Schools reviews and adjusts district boundaries approximately every two years. A property that falls within a desired school's attendance zone today may be redistricted in the next cycle. Always verify current boundaries directly with the district before purchasing.
Many carriers now decline to cover roofs over ten years old, or insure them on a depreciated basis rather than replacement cost. North Bismarck's newer construction stock generally means fewer roof-age concerns — but it's still a question to resolve before going under contract.
Terry's office at 1142 W Turnpike Ave is positioned directly in North Bismarck's growth corridor — not an accident. He chose this location because Bismarck's growth was already moving here, and he positioned himself where the market was going. That same read-the-market-before-it-arrives approach is what he brings to every buyer and seller engagement in ZIP 58503.
Why Terry Stevahn
Within North Bismarck's broader subdivisions, Terry's knowledge goes to the street level. He tracks how individual sections of newer developments perform relative to each other, which lots carry premium positioning due to orientation or adjacency to open space, and where special assessment balances are highest.
"I am a guide and an educator first, and a transaction facilitator second. My job is to make sure that whatever decision a client makes, they are making it with their eyes completely open."
When a buyer asks whether a home in Pebble Creek is priced correctly relative to a comparable in Boulder Ridge, Terry can answer that question at the subdivision and street level — not with a general market average.
Continuous practice in the Bismarck-Mandan market since 1992. No gaps, no diversions.
Verified closed transactions across every price point and property type in this market.
Only 10% of business comes from advertising. The rest comes from clients who send people they care about.
The dominant brokerage in the Bismarck-Mandan market — more REALTOR® of the Year candidates than any other office.
Common Questions
ZIP 58503 is Bismarck's primary growth corridor. New construction continues pushing northward into developing subdivisions with modern layouts and contemporary finishes. The buyer profile trends toward working families, move-up purchasers, and relocating professionals who want convenience and newer construction. Well-priced homes in the $300,000–$400,000 range go pending in 25 to 40 days; entry-level properties move in 18 to 25 days.
Special assessments cover road construction, sidewalk installation, driveway aprons, and utility infrastructure. They appear on the property tax statement as a separate line item with annual installments. On new construction in developing North Bismarck subdivisions, assessments can reach $35,000 or more — roughly $250 per month in additional carrying cost that doesn't appear in the listing price or your mortgage pre-approval. Terry addresses this in every buyer consultation before a single offer is written.
From North Bismarck's newer subdivisions: downtown Bismarck government employment runs 10 to 15 minutes. Sanford Health is approximately 10 minutes. CHI St. Alexius Health is approximately 15 minutes. Bismarck Airport is approximately 15 minutes. Bismarck also has direct air service to Minneapolis, Denver, and Chicago — relevant for remote professionals who travel periodically.
North Bismarck is served by Bismarck Public School District 1. Elementary schools in ZIP 58503 include Elk Ridge Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Solheim Elementary, and Will-Moore Elementary. Horizon Middle School also serves the area. District boundaries are reviewed approximately every two years — always verify current boundaries directly with the district before purchasing, not from listing descriptions or prior research.
Yes — this is specifically where Bismarck's new construction is concentrated. Wide, clean streets, well-kept homes, and modern subdivisions define the area. Shopping, schools, and everyday amenities are woven directly into the growth corridor. If turnkey living with contemporary finishes and an active neighborhood feel is the priority, North Bismarck is the right search area. If you prefer mature trees, established architecture, and a more settled feel, South Bismarck may be a better fit.
Terry's office is positioned directly in ZIP 58503's growth corridor — a deliberate choice based on his read of where this market was heading. He tracks individual subdivision performance at the street level: which lots carry premiums, where special assessment balances are highest, and how sections of newer developments compare to each other. That depth is not available from an agent who dabbles in this market. His 34-year record, 1,873 verified transactions, and 90 percent referral rate are public and verifiable.
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