Why Live in Centerhurst
Located 7 miles northeast of Fort Wayne, Centerhurst is a well-established neighborhood with large lots and modest but well-maintained homes. The neighborhood consists of 1960s and ‘70s ranch-style homes, split-levels and Colonial Revivals. Homes prices tend to fall below the Fort Wayne average. Students can attend St. Joseph Central Elementary, Jefferson Middle and Northrop High, which receive average ratings. Our Lady School is a private Catholic option. Schoaff Park offers boating on the St. Joseph River, a golf course, hiking trails and a playground with rock walls and a splash pad. Mengerson Nature Reserve provides hiking trails through the woods. The St. Joe Little League field is just a few blocks away, and Riverbend Golf Course is 2 miles west. Located on the neighborhood's southern edge, the Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA offers classes, sports and community events. Kroger Marketplace, Salsa Grille Northeast and BonBon's Coffee are located across St. Joe Center Road. Target is 2 miles away. Four miles away, Northcrest Shopping Center has stores like TJ Maxx, Kohl's, Best Buy and Old Navy. Centerhurst is within 5 miles of Interstate 69 and Indiana State Road 930, linking it to Downtown Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne International Airport is 15 miles south, and the Waterloo Amtrak station is 20 miles north. Fort Wayne offers annual events and traditions, with highlights including classical concerts at the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Center and hockey games at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, less than 5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centerhurst a good place to live?
Centerhurst is a good place to live. Centerhurst is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Centerhurst has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $77,284 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Centerhurst are home owners, with 11.9% of residents renting and 88.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Centerhurst can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Centerhurst neighborhood guide.
Is Centerhurst, IN a safe neighborhood?
Centerhurst, IN is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Centerhurst?
The median home price in Centerhurst is $210,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $42,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $44K a year to afford the median home price in Centerhurst. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Centerhurst is $77K.
What are the best public schools in Centerhurst?
The best public schools that serve Centerhurst are:
What are the best private schools in Centerhurst?
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Are home prices dropping in Centerhurst?
Yes, home prices in Centerhurst are down 10% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Centerhurst, IN
On average, homes in Centerhurst, Fort Wayne sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Centerhurst, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $207,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$207,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$207,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$210,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%