Why Live in Oakhurst
Oakhurst is a small neighborhood known for its larger homes and convenient location in northeast Fort Wayne. The area features a mix of multi-level homes, midcentury ranch-style houses, and Cape Cod-style properties, all with private driveways, attached garages and spacious yards. Built mostly in the 1960s and ‘70s, these homes are known for holding their value. Locals can do their shopping at nearby retail centers like Northwood Plaza, which is anchored by Target and Walgreens, and Maplewood Plaza. Highly rated dining options around the neighborhood include Casa Grille Italiano, Casa Grande, Culver’s, and Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken. To the south, Georgetown Square and Dicky’s 21 Taps offer additional shopping and dining options. Residents looking to get outside can visit the Mengerson Nature Reserve, which has a 1-mile nature trail and sits on the north side of the neighborhood. Brister Springs Park offers a playground, basketball court and paved paths. Stellhorn Road connects Oakhurst to rural areas and to Trier Road, which in turn leads to Coliseum Boulevard and Purdue University Fort Wayne. Glenwood Park Elementary School, Blackhawk Middle and R Nelson Siner High all serve the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakhurst a good place to live?
Oakhurst is a good place to live. Oakhurst is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Oakhurst has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.3 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $80,814 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 29.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Oakhurst are home owners, with 10.6% of residents renting and 89.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Oakhurst can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Oakhurst neighborhood guide.
Is Oakhurst, IN a safe neighborhood?
Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst?
The median home price in Oakhurst is $250,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $50,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.16%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $52K a year to afford the median home price in Oakhurst. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Oakhurst is $81K.
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Home Trends in Oakhurst, IN
On average, homes in Oakhurst, Fort Wayne sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakhurst, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $249,900, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$249,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$249,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$142
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%