Why Live in Bellair
Bellair is a Fort Wayne neighborhood known for its midcentury charm, no-frills ranch-style homes and Cape Cods. The community is largely residential, with a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties. Prices range from $120,000 to $200,000, making it ideal for first-time buyers. Local amenities include restaurants such as Baba's Steak and Lemonade and Ryu’s Kitchen, while groceries can be found at Fort Wayne Halal Meat & Grocery and Kroger. Lions Park, located half a mile west, features a playground, basketball court, and hosts local events. Bellair is centrally located, about 2 miles from Purdue University Fort Wayne and 3 miles from the city’s downtown district. The Citilink bus service offers a direct route to the city center, and Fort Wayne International Airport is 12 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellair a good place to live?
Bellair is a good place to live. Bellair is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Bellair is a suburban neighborhood. Bellair has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.8 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $65,599 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Bellair are home owners, with 23.9% of residents renting and 76.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bellair can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bellair neighborhood guide.
Is Bellair, IN a safe neighborhood?
Bellair, IN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bellair?
The median home price in Bellair is $197,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $39,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,000 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $43K a year to afford the median home price in Bellair. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Bellair is $66K.
What are the best public schools in Bellair?
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Home Trends in Bellair, IN
On average, homes in Bellair, Fort Wayne sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Bellair, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $189,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$189,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$189,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$138
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median List Price
$197,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%