Why Live in Sawmill Woods
Sawmill Woods is located 6 miles northwest of Downtown Fort Wayne, featuring a peaceful condominium community. The semi-attached condos built in the mid-1980s have vinyl siding with earth-toned trim or stone accents. Homes are connected either carriage-style, with single-car garages in the middle, or with shared rear walls. Residents enjoy amenities such as a pool, a clubhouse, a playground and tennis courts, all covered by a $200 monthly HOA fee. The neighborhood is known for its affordability, with condos ranging from $120,000 to $180,000. The few larger single-family homes, not included in the condo community or HOA, are priced in the mid-$300,000s to $400,000s.
Schoaff Park offers plenty of recreation on its 184 acres of woodlands, including a golf course, hiking trails and a modern playground. For entertainment, the Summit City Comedy Club is a mile away, and Purdue University Fort Wayne, 2 miles away, hosts various events. The neighborhood is conveniently located near shopping and dining options, including Kroger Marketplace, Bamboo Garden Chinese takeout and Corner Pocket Pub. Retail can be found at Target and the Northcrest Shopping Center, both within a few miles. Sawmill Woods provides easy access to major roads like I-69, with Fort Wayne International Airport 15 miles to the south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sawmill Woods a good place to live?
Sawmill Woods is a good place to live. Sawmill Woods is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Sawmill Woods has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.6 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $51,420 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 26.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Sawmill Woods are renters, with 74.5% of residents renting and 25.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sawmill Woods can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sawmill Woods neighborhood guide.
Is Sawmill Woods, IN a safe neighborhood?
Sawmill Woods, 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 Sawmill Woods?
The median home price in Sawmill Woods is $179,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $35,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $38K a year to afford the median home price in Sawmill Woods. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Sawmill Woods is $51K.
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Home Trends in Sawmill Woods, IN
On average, homes in Sawmill Woods, Fort Wayne sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sawmill Woods, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $175,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$175,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$251,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$175,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$167,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$179,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%