Why Live in Loften Woods
Loften Woods in Fort Wayne features a variety of home styles, including single-story ranches with half-timbering details, Colonial Revivals, and split-levels with wide front porches. Many homes have built-in bookshelves and finished basements, offering more square footage than those in surrounding neighborhoods. Kreager Park, spanning 200 acres, is a local highlight with lighted fields for sports, an accessible playground, a splash pad, and a trail entrance to the Maumee River greenway. Nearby, Whispering Creek Golf Club provides additional recreational options. Georgetown Square, anchored by Kroger, offers convenient shopping and dining, including Yum Thai and JJ’s Antiques, while Target in Northwood Plaza is about 2 miles away for home goods and clothing. Downtown Fort Wayne, approximately 6 miles southwest, hosts events like the Fort Wayne Music Festival and the Three Rivers Festival at Headwaters Park. Loften Woods residents benefit from bus stops within a mile for easy commutes and quick access to Interstate 469 for longer trips. The neighborhood is served by Fort Wayne Community Schools, with Haley Elementary, Blackhawk Middle, and Snider High School, which have received moderate ratings. Additionally, Purdue University's Fort Wayne campus is less than 5 miles west, providing higher education opportunities close to home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loften Woods a good place to live?
Loften Woods is a good place to live. Loften Woods is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Loften Woods is a suburban neighborhood. Loften Woods has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.9 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $53,596 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 51.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Loften Woods are renters, with 54.9% of residents renting and 45.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Loften Woods can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Loften Woods neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Loften Woods?
The median home price in Loften Woods is $372,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $74,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,930 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $83K a year to afford the median home price in Loften Woods. The average household income in Loften Woods is $54K.
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Home Trends in Loften Woods, IN
On average, homes in Loften Woods, Fort Wayne sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Loften Woods, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $372,500, up 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$372,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$372,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$372,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
49%