Wedged between two busy thoroughfares in town, Colonial Park may be small in size, but its location is a prime spot. “You have easy access to parks and shopping centers on both sides of the neighborhood,” says Rick Fletcher, Realtor with North Eastern Group Realty who has sold Fort Wayne for 16 years. “And if you need it, one of Fort Wayne’s largest private schools is caddy corner from the neighborhood.”
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger High School is a private Catholic school for students grade 9 to 12.
Colonial Park is centrally located for easy access to shopping and schools.
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Families and retirees alike welcome
Colonial Park’s housing stock is a mixture of Cape Cods, ranches, split-levels and contemporary-style properties. These properties feature spacious front yards that are well-kept and usually dotted with tall trees that provide shade for the home and the narrow street below. Prices depend on property size, but most properties sell between $200,000 and $260,000. The market is fast-paced, and homes average just four days before being sold. “It’s a popular area,” Upchurch Jr. says. “Ten homes were sold in that specific neighborhood just in the past year.” While not single-family housing, The Towne House Retirement Community is also part of Colonial Park. The development offers individuals 62 and over a place to live without worrying about household responsibilities. The community offers assisted living, rehab services and memory care, as well as amenities like a fitness center, a library and dining venues.
A charming cape cod in Fort Wayne's Colonial Park area.
Colonial Park offers many home styles, including this beautiful tri-level.
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Shoaff spray park and golf course
Northwood Park, a vast green space beside Northwood Middle School, is the closest park to the neighborhood. Residents can picnic on the grass or walk around the paved track. For a wider range of outdoor activity, Shoaff Park is 1-1/2 miles east of the neighborhood. With over 185 acres, the park keeps visitors busy with ball fields, sports courts, a splash pad and even an 18-hole, all-par three public golf course. It also sits beside 1 mile of riverbank, so parkgoers can run along the St. Joseph River or use the park’s boating ramp space to start their day on the water. Local Realtor Simmie Upchurch Jr. of Coldwell Banker Commercial shares another popular spot to get fresh air, although it’s a bit out of the way at 4-1/2 miles away: “You got the Pufferbelly Trail where a lot of people do their morning jog. A lot of people walk their dogs on that, too.”
There are numerous trails to choose from at Fort Wayne's Shoaff Park.
Colonial Park residents are a short drive to 18 holes of golf at Shoaff Park.
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Higher ed around the corner
Students in the neighborhood attend Fort Wayne Community Schools, which scores a B- on Niche. Children can attend Holland Elementary School, which has a B on Niche, followed by Jefferson Middle School, which has a C-plus rating and a diverse music department. At the B-minus-rated Northrop High School, students can participate in fine arts classes that focus on choir, visual arts and dance. If parents want a private high school option, Bishop Dwenger High School is right by the community along East Washington Center Road and has a B-plus on Niche. The co-educational school opened its doors in 1963 and is now one of Indiana’s largest Catholic schools. The unrated Concordia Theological Seminary and the B-rated Purdue University Fort Wayne are two high education options within 2 miles of Colonial Park.
Holland Elementary is located just a short distance from Colonial Park, IN.
Students in grades 9-12 from Colonial Park can attend Northrop High School.
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Getting around Colonial Park
Commuters are about 1 mile from Interstate 69 and 4-1/2 miles from Downtown Fort Wayne. Those who take public transit can access bus stops along North Clinton Street. For long-distance travel, Fort Wayne International Airport is 20-1/2 miles away.
Happy-hour haunts and a night of ha-ha's
Colonial Park sits beside Washington Square, a small shopping center. Residents can shop for specialty groceries at Magadoo Asian Grocery, pick up small essentials at Dollar General or grab a bite from Jalapeños Mexican Grill. However, 1 mile east of the neighborhood is Marketplace of Canterbury, a larger center with more diverse options. Locals can start their day at Breakfast Clubb, a Greek-owned mom-and-pop serving American breakfast classics and hot coffee. The Corner Pocket Club is a favorite happy-hour haunt for casual bar food bites and billiards. For a special night out, locals can have a laugh at Summit City Comedy Club or dance the night away at Piere’s Entertainment Center.
Magadoo Asian Grocery is the closest market to the Colonial Park neighborhood.
Residents of Colonial Park looking for a laugh can head to the Summit City Comedy Club.
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Vesey Park
Lions Park
Majestic Grassy Knoll
Johnny Appleseed Park
Praise Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
29 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Colonial Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Colonial Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colonial Park, Fort Wayne sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Colonial Park, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $242,450, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$244,950
Median Sale Price
$242,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$242,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
341
Median Year Built
1984
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,072
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
27,225
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,239
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,749
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,121
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
32.4%
Advanced Degrees
11%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%
On par with 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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