“If you want to be close to shopping, schools, the parks and the interstate for under $200,000, Auburn Farms is ideal,” says Realtor Jennifer Camperman-Bradford of American Dream Team Real Estate Brokers, Inc., of Fort Wayne’s Auburn Farms neighborhood. “It’s a family-friendly neighborhood in a fabulous location.” Only about 100 homes exist in this small subdivision, and there’s only one entrance off Auburn Road that brings folks in and out of the weave of this community's cul-de-sac streets. “Tucked by woods on one side and the interstate on the other, Auburn Farms lends itself to more of that everyone-knows-everyone feeling,” Camperman-Bradford says, adding that kids play freely along the streets and neighbors look out for each other. “It’s a tight-knit community where everyone can feel safe.”
Welcome to Fort Wayne's Auburn Farms.
Convenience and a tight-knit community merge in Fort Wayne's Auburn Farms neighborhood.
Auburn Farms is mere minutes from all that Fort Wayne has to offer.
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A note on housing foundations
The neighborhood was established in the early 1990s when local builder Melody Homes put up a slew of tri-level houses. According to Camperman-Bradford, “Auburn Farms is one of about a dozen subdivisions in the area where the builder built these homes on wooden foundations.” The wooden foundations have not always been able to withstand the freeze-thaw temps in Northeast Indiana, and some homes have seen significant rebuilds since the subdivision’s inception. With an average of 1,400 square feet, homes are typically priced from $145,000 to $205,000. “Compared to surrounding areas, the amount of square footage you can get for the price is reasonable for the 46528 zip code,” Camperman-Bradford says. Homes are located on well-maintained lots lined with trees, sidewalks, and lampposts.
Auburn Farms offers up spacious corner lots.
Here is an example of a classic tri-level home in Auburn Farms.
Single floor and split level homes are common in Auburn Farms.
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Large parks close to home
Auburn Farms residents don’t need to look too far outside of the neighborhood for a change of scenery and some fresh air. “There are parks less than five minutes away,” says Camperman-Bradford. “They’re all big parks with not just walking trails, but ponds, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and events.” A popular go-to for recreation is Shoaff Park, which spans over 184 acres to the east of the neighborhood. Residents can practice their swings at the Shoaff Park Golf Course or hone their Frisbee throwing skills at the 18-hole disc golf course. Kids of all ages enjoy the playground, bouldering walls and splash pad. The whole Fort Wayne Trail system connects to the area as well; according to Camperman-Bradford, they’re a magnet attraction for residents across northeast Indiana.
Shoaff Park offers a free frisbee golf coarse for all to enjoy.
Fort Wayne's Shoaff Park is a great place to spend the day.
Auburn Farms residents can play 18 holes of golf at nearby Shoaff Park.
Kids love to cool off at Shoaff Park's splash pad.
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Nearby shopping and dining
There are plenty of mom-and-pop restaurants all within five minutes of Auburn Farms. Many local dining and shopping attractions are located along Clinton Street to the south of the neighborhood or Coldwater Road to the west. “Lunch Box Café is a great local place for the breakfast and lunch crowd, and Baker Street Steakhouse is top echelon dining,” Camperman-Bradford recommends. A host of supermarkets are also within proximity for grocery and household necessities; residents can choose from stores like Kroger, Meijer, Walmart and Aldi.
Auburn Farms residents are fortunate to be close to local favorite, Lunch Box Cafe.
Baker Street Steakhouse is a great option for finer dining in Fort Wayne.
Auburn Farms residents will find high quality produce at the local Kroger.
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Nearby public schools
Proximity to schools is an attractive aspect for homeowners in Auburn Farms. “All the schools are right there, from the public elementary, middle and high schools to the Catholic and private schools,” says Camperman-Bradford. Parents who choose to place their kids in public school may enroll them in the Fort Wayne Community School System, which includes Lincoln Elementary School, graded C-plus by Niche, and Shawnee Middle School, graded C. Students at Northrop High School, graded B-minus, can participate in choir, dance and band as part of the school’s prospering arts program. “Northrop High School marching band is one of the top bands in the area,” says Camperman-Bradford. “A lot of people gravitate towards their football games to see them perform.”
Neighborhood kids can attend FWCS Lincoln Elementary.
Shawnee Middle School is one of three FWCS that neighborhood kids can attend.
Bruin pride fills the halls at FWCS Northrop High School.
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Auburn Farms is mere minutes from all that Fort Wayne has to offer.
Getting around the area
Interstate 69 is Auburn Farms’s eastern border, making getting around the greater area easy. There is no public transportation within walking distance, so most residents will need to get around by car. When it’s time to get out of town, the Fort Wayne International Airport is about 20 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Salomon Farm Park
Parkview Family Park
Majestic Grassy Knoll
Johnny Appleseed Park
Praise Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
30 min drive
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
86
Median Year Built
1990
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,566
Below the national average
1,924
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
220
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,272
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,201
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.5%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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