Why Live in Northcrest
Northcrest, located just outside Fort Wayne, offers a convenient and diverse living experience. The neighborhood is known for its central location, with shopping, dining, parks, the airport, and downtown all within a 25-minute drive. Northcrest Shopping Center and Glenbrook Square Mall provide ample retail options, including HomeGoods, Macy’s, Aldi, and Kroger, along with dining spots like P. F. Chang’s and Red Robin. The area features well-maintained ranch-style homes from the 1950s and 1960s, often with attached or larger detached garages, and typically ranging from 1,300 square feet. Home prices vary between $140,000 and $270,000, with properties selling quickly, often within eight days. While Northcrest lacks large green spaces, nearby Franke Park and Shoaff Park offer extensive recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, fishing spots, a zoo, a golf course, and splash pads. Downtown Fort Wayne, just 10 minutes away, hosts Fort Wayne Tin Caps baseball games and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The neighborhood is served by the Fort Wayne Community School District, with Northcrest Elementary, Northwood Middle School, and North Side High School offering various academic and extracurricular programs. Northcrest’s accessibility is enhanced by its proximity to Interstate 69, U.S. Highway 27, and public transportation options like Citilink buses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northcrest a good place to live?
Northcrest is a good place to live. Northcrest is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Northcrest is a suburban neighborhood. Northcrest has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.1 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $56,576 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Northcrest are home owners, with 42.4% of residents renting and 57.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Northcrest can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Northcrest neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northcrest?
The median home price in Northcrest is $425,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $85,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,200 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $94K a year to afford the median home price in Northcrest. The average household income in Northcrest is $57K.
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Home Trends in Northcrest, IN
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Median List Price
$425,000