Tessa Terrace Moorhead: 2026 Asset Resilience Audit

Fiduciary Oversight by Christopher Leigh, Broker/Owner

Tessa Terrace represents the geographic pinnacle of Moorhead’s custom-estate inventory. Delivering a high-scarcity residential profile that serves as a high-certainty "Legacy Capital Anchor," this enclave is defined by riparian positioning along the Red River and expansive custom architecture. Our 2025 FlexMLS audit identifies Tessa Terrace as a premiere executive sector with a $1,315,000 median sold price and immediate zoning for the flagship Reinertsen academic track.

2025-2026 Neighborhood Performance

$1,315,000Median Sold Price
82 DaysAvg. Time to Sell
SpudsFeeder Track
HomesteadMN Tax Logic

Home Wealth: Taxes & Utility Audit

Metric Tessa Terrace Stats What it means for you
Special Assessments $942 (Median) Mature infrastructure phase; municipal debt is largely retired.
Asset Type Riparian Estate Protection against market drift through geographic inventory scarcity.
Education Feeder Spud Track Direct placement in the Reinertsen / Horizon Middle corridor.
Lot Format 0.5+ Acre Custom Wooded backlots preserve natural privacy screening and asset value.

Location Check: Drive Times

12 MinSanford Medical
14 MinMicrosoft Campus
10 MinConcordia/MSUM
18 MinNDSU Campus

Setup: Local Utilities & Links

Electric & Water Moorhead Public Service 218-477-8000
Natural Gas CenterPoint Energy 800-245-2377
City Hall Moorhead Services 218-299-5100

School District Map: Spud Track Feeder

Open Official ISD 152 Boundary Map (PDF)

Students in Tessa Terrace attend S.G. Reinertsen Elementary, Horizon Middle, and Moorhead High School.

Expert Market & Financial FAQ

What was the average home price in Tessa Terrace in 2025?

Based on our 2025 FlexMLS audit, the median sold price was $1,315,000, reflecting the highest tier of Red River custom estates.

How are special assessments in Tessa Terrace?

The median balance is $942. As a mature residential enclave, infrastructure carry costs are exceptionally low for luxury owners.

How do I apply for the MN Homestead Classification?

Owners must apply through the Clay County Assessor by Dec 31st to secure the Market Value Exclusion for 2026.

What defines the resale liquidity of Tessa Terrace?

With a median of 82 days on market, properties serve as high-certainty legacy assets favored by estate investors for natural privacy screening.

What is the "Bluestem" advantage?

Immediate proximity to the Bluestem Center for the Arts anchors the area’s cultural capital and supports long-term property demand for executive assets.

Verified Fiduciary Data: 2025 Market stats based on closed transactions in Moorhead FlexMLS. District data verified via Moorhead Public Schools (ISD 152). Homestead details via MN Dept of Revenue.