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Brookside-Parkerdale

Brookside-Parkerdale

Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Allen County 46835
$233,827 Average Value
$135 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

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-Parkerdale 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-Parkerdale 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.

Find lovely ranch style homes with spacious yards at Brookside-Parkerdale in Fort Wayne.
Find lovely ranch style homes with spacious yards at Brookside-Parkerdale in Fort Wayne.
Brookside-Parkerdale in Fort Wayne has large craftsman style homes.
Brookside-Parkerdale in Fort Wayne has large craftsman 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 is a great restaurant in Fort Wayne.
Check off your grocery list items at Kroger Marketplace 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-Parkerdale 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.
Jefferson Middle School is a public school in Fort Wayne.
Northrop High 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-Parkerdale, so the neighborhood itself is not 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.

Kids love the swings 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.
Enjoy some afternoon fun on the disc golf course at Shoaff Park in fort Wayne.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Fort Wayne International

32 min drive

Brookside-Parkerdale Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$217,450
Median Sale Price
$215,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$217,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$135

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
546
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,779
Below the national average
1,926
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
28,749

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Oct 12
    2 - 4pm

    4734 Willow Brook Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

    $235,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,444 Sq Ft
    • 4734 Willow Brook Dr

    **OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCTOBER 12TH, 2P-4P**This beautiful updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home combines comfort with modern style. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan featuring vinyl plank flooring throughout. The kitchen is updated with poured countertops, subway tile backsplash, and new appliances, making it a perfect space for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors on your deck

    Tanya Cole CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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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®

24 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

29 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Brookside-Parkerdale
Michelle Wyatt
Wyatt Group Realtors
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