Why Live in Northcrest
Northcrest is a small community known for its central location. Residents are within quick reach of Northcrest Shopping Center and Glenbrook Square, which feature big-box stores and dozens of well-known retailers. Restaurants like P.F. Chang's and Red Robin also dot these developments. Ranch-style homes built during the mid-20th century line its residential streets, with prices ranging from the mid-$100,000s to the high $200,000s. Though Northcrest lacks large green spaces, nearby Johnny Appleseed Park offers a playground, sports facilities and a pier for fishing the St. Joseph River. Other nearby recreational options include the Fort Wayne Zoo and Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Fort Wayne Community Schools serves students in the neighborhood and operates under a school choice lottery system. Nearby campuses include highly rated Mabel K. Elementary School and Northrop High School. The community's location also makes for quick commutes. Downtown Fort Wayne is a 4-mile trip south, and Citilink buses service stops in the neighborhood. Interstates 69 and 469 are also easily accessible, supporting travel throughout the greater metro area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northcrest a good place to live?
Northcrest is a good place to live. Northcrest is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with minimal 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.
Is Northcrest, IN a safe neighborhood?
Northcrest, IN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northcrest?
The median home price in Northcrest is $179,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $36,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $900 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $39K a year to afford the median home price in Northcrest. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Northcrest is $57K.
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Home Trends in Northcrest, IN
On average, homes in Northcrest, Fort Wayne sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Northcrest, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$180,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$180,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median List Price
$179,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%