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Scenery and amenities a few miles from Downtown Fort Wayne
Cambridge Oaks is an eastern Fort Wayne community with eclectic housing options. Homes, condominiums, apartments and a retirement community are all here. Those who settle in Cambridge Oaks are between two crossroads, which can take them in every cardinal direction. “Cambridge Oaks is a desirable neighborhood because it’s close to so much, and it’s a gorgeous area,” says Realtor Michelle Wyatt of Wyatt Group Realtors. “The neighborhood doesn’t have a lot of amenities, but it’s easy to get to shopping or restaurants.” A nearby nature reserve fills the need for outdoor recreation. Residents are also a 3-mile drive from Interstate 469, while Citilink buses connect to downtown.
Ranch homes line the sunny streets of Cambridge Oaks.
Forest walks at Mengerson Nature Preserve near Cambridge Oaks inspire the soul.
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A variety of housing types and styles
Renters and retirees have as much reason to settle in Cambridge Oaks as a family looking for a classic three-bedroom home. This is because Cambridge Oaks’ residential streets vary, with the northern half featuring a collection of new construction, condos, an apartment complex and a retirement community. The southern half more resembles the suburban streets of other Fort Wayne communities. Homes in the neighborhood tend to be built in the ranch and split-level styles. Buyers can expect to find four-bedroom homes for between $185,00 and $350,000. Wyatt says that renovations and expansions are becoming more prevalent, "which tends to mean prices will go up, too.” Condos on the north end sell between $215,000 and $250,00.
A traditional Colonial Revival home on a quiet street in Cambridge Oaks. .
A newer home build in the traditional style in Cambridge Oaks.
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Wood fired pizzas and pantry stockers
When it’s time to stock up on groceries, residents can head to either Target or Kroger, each 2 miles north or south of the neighborhood, respectively. Discount stores and pharmacies are also close at Northwood Plaza and the Georgetown Square shopping center. Northcrest Shopping Center, about 5 miles away, includes a deeper selection of stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Kohl’s. Casa Grille Italiano is a local favorite, where diners have their choice of traditional Italian favorites or wood-fired pizza. Fans of Mexican cuisine head to family-owned Casa Grande.
An employee at the Casa Grille Italiano cooks a steak over an open flame, near Cambridge Oaks.
Cambridge Oaks residents shop at Kroger Marketplace for their groceries, home-goods & clothing.
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Nature parks and trails all around
There are no parks in Cambridge Oaks, so residents looking for a playground for their children will have to drive a bit. Bristers Springs Park is the nearest, about a mile-and-a-half from the neighborhood. This small park offers access to a playground and some open space. For a more comprehensive spot, there’s Kreager Park, offering visitors access to a playground, a seasonal-use splash pad, tennis courts, soccer and softball fields and a mile-long walking path with fitness stations. Keeping fit is convenient, with both a Planet Fitness and a Catalyst Fitness within a mile of the neighborhood. When the treadmill gets repetitive, residents can head to the 47-acre Mengerson Nature Reserve for a walk. The area lies between two suburbs, making it small for an outdoor reserve, but this doesn’t deter the residents of Cambridge Oaks from exploring it just a mile and a half from home.
The Mengereson Nature Preserve is run by the Acres Land Trust and was a former area farm.
Kreager Park welcomes bikers, runners and kids of all ages from Cambridge Oaks who love the outdoors.
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Attending class in Cambridge Oaks
Students can walk to nearby Fred H. Croninger Elementary, which gets an A-minus from Niche. They then move to Blackhawk Middle, rated B-minus from Niche. Northrop High also gets a B-minus, in addition to offering their Project Lead the Way – Engineering program.
Blackhawk Middle School is a public school in Fort Wayne with a B- Niche rating.
The Northrop High School Bruins football team had a 1-9 record in 2023.
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Getting around in Cambridge Oaks
Cambridge Oaks is on the outskirts, so Downtown Fort Wayne is a 7-mile, 15-minute drive away. Taking the Citilink bus into town lasts about 50 minutes, depending on traffic, though the nearest stop is a half-mile west. Reaching Fort Wayne International Airport also takes time, approximately 30 minutes by car. An Indiana University Health Urgent Care facility is in the neighborhood, and Lutheran Downtown Hospital is just over a mile west on Stellhorn Road.
A lawsuit over PFAs
Fort Wayne has had issues with PFAs, or “forever chemicals,” in its environment dating back more than 50 years. In July 2024, the city sued multiple local companies for their role in the disposal of these harmful chemicals. Although the drinking water is not affected, testing for the presence of these PFAs elsewhere costs the city nearly $10,000 a year.
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On average, homes in Cambridge Oaks, Fort Wayne sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Cambridge Oaks, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $248,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This move in ready 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch offers a perfect blend of style and convenience with peaceful pond views and optional villa services for truly low maintenance living. Step inside to a bright open layout with vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, and a kitchen that flows seamlessly to the covered patio ideal for morning coffee or evening sunsets. You will appreciate the walk in pantry,
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