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Geographical Center of North America, Rugby, ND

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Old 281 Tavern, Minnewaukan, ND

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On the stunning Devils Lake Inlet, the Spirit Water Inn is a preferred resort for local couples looking to boost their romance. With lodge and cabin rentals, Spirit Water Inn lets you enjoy as much… Read More

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St. Michel Furniture & Floor in Bottineau specializes in elegant and beautiful home decor at competitive prices, stocking items for bedroom, dining room, living room, entertainment, and the home… Read More

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Balta, North Dakota. You can view Balta venues that host many Balta ND events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Balta page on Zillow. Currently Balta has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $69,499. More real estate facts about Balta: The number of properties currently for sale in Balta is 4. The median homes for sale listing price is $68,033. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Balta consisting of 2 with an average listing price for these house of $84,950. Out of the 1 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Balta is $199,900. Interest rates for Balta are at historic lows as well.

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