Convenient location for commuters and daytime shoppers
In the late 19th century, wealthy industrialist John Bass built a summer house just beyond the city limits of Fort Wayne. The 300-acre parcel on which the home was constructed abutted a small creek, which lent the new home its name: Brookside. The creek was eventually dammed to create what is today known as Mirror Lake, and Bass's grand estate now houses the administrative offices of the University of Saint Francis. But the home’s name lives on in the form of several landmarks throughout Fort Wayne, including the Brookside Park neighborhood. Convenience is one of the primary draws to the area, which is tucked in near the intersection of St. Joe Center Road and St. Joe Road. The neighborhood is about 3 miles from Interstate 69 and 7 miles from downtown Fort Wayne. Multiple Fort Wayne Citilink bus stops make transportation easier for those without their own cars. “The location is great for families and commuters,” says Realtor Michelle Wyatt, who has more than two decades of experience in the area. “Everything you want in a neighborhood is close by.”
Five car garages for less than four hundred
Ranch-style homes are the most popular architectural style in the neighborhood, though prospective buyers will also find farmhouse-style and new-construction homes. The median home price in Brookside Park is $207,500, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $123 per square foot. A four-bedroom/two-bathroom farmhouse-style home can sell for around $155,000, and prices can go up to $358,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom new construction ranch-style home with an attached five-car garage.
Brookside Park in Fort Wayne has large craftsman style homes.
Find lovely ranch style homes with spacious yards at Brookside Park in Fort Wayne.
Brookside Park in Fort Wayne has unique ranch style homes with modern detail.
Brookside Park in Fort Wayne has gorgeous ranch style homes.
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Wood-fired meals and big box deals
For grocery shopping, Kroger Marketplace is located just over a mile away on St. Joe Center Road. For household necessities and other shopping, Target is about 3 miles south in Northwood Plaza, where shoppers will also find Walgreens, Dollar Tree, Big Lots and other retailers. For more intensive retail therapy, residents tend to favor driving the 4 miles to Northcrest Shopping Center, which includes stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Kohl’s. Parkview Hospital is 5 miles south of the neighborhood for any unplanned medical situations, and downtown Fort Wayne is 7 miles away. For those who really want to get away, the Fort Wayne International Airport is approximately 25 miles away. And when dining out is on the menu, residents love Shigs in Pit BBQ & Brew, with a menu that features traditional barbecue, a variety of sandwich options and traditional sides.
Shigs in Pit is a great restaurant in Fort Wayne.
Shigs in Pit near Brookside Park in Fort Wayne has amazing BBQ.
River Bend Pizza in Fort Wayne is a great option for pizza night.
Brookside Park residents shop for groceries at the Kroger Marketplace in Fort Wayne.
Target at Northwood Plaza is a popular store to shop in Fort Wayne.
Check off your grocery list items at Kroger Marketplace in Fort Wayne.
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National engineering programs for students
Brookside Park is districted to the Fort Wayne Community Schools, which earns an overall rating of B-minus from Niche. Students in the neighborhood can attend Willard Shambaugh Elementary, Jefferson Middle and Northrup High School. All three schools receive a B-minus rating from Niche. In addition to a rigorous and well-rounded academic curriculum, students at Northrop can participate in Project Lead the Way – Engineering (PLTW). This high school engineering program offers students real-world and hands-on experience in various engineering-related fields. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of multiple private school options in the area, including Canterbury School, which earns an A-plus from Niche.
Jefferson Middle School is a public school in Fort Wayne.
Northrop High School is a public school in Fort Wayne.
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Club sports and riverside hikes
There are a limited number of sidewalks in Brookside Park, so the neighborhood itself is entirely walkable. So when they need some outdoor recreation, neighborhood residents head to nearby Shoaff Park. Covering more than 184 acres on the banks of the St. Joseph River, Shoaff Park provides visitors with a playground, a splash pad, multiple pavilions, three walking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, sports fields, tennis courts and a boat ramp for launching into the St. Joseph River. The park is also home to Shoaff Park Boathouse, which houses the G2 Rowing Association, offering rowing programs for all ages and ability levels, as well as the Shoaff Park Golf Course, an 18-hole course that is open to the public. Golfers can also take advantage of Riverbend Golf Course, just a few minutes northwest of the neighborhood, where they can play the 18-hole course and relax afterwards in the Riverbend Bar & Grille. The nearby Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA provides indoor recreational opportunities for all ages, including workout facilities, after-school programs, team youth sports and educational classes.
Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne has an 18-hole golf course
The Community Rowing Center is located at Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne.
Kids love the swings at Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne.
Enjoy some afternoon fun on the disc golf course at Shoaff Park in fort Wayne.
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Mengerson Nature Preserve
Majestic Grassy Knoll
Praise Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
32 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brookside Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brookside Park, Fort Wayne sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Brookside Park, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $224,566, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,463
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,841
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,258
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
25.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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