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Five Points offers a suburban lifestyle near popular city attractions
If you want to be close to Downtown Fort Wayne but prefer a classic suburban feel, the Five Points neighborhood checks a lot of boxes. It's only 2 miles from the heart of the city, yet it offers lower housing prices that are accessible to first-time buyers. You're also near outdoor recreation, including the 340 acres of Franke Park, the Fort Wayne Zoo and much more.
Residents are a short drive to Fort Wayne's Downtown Landing.
Families enjoy a nice quiet day at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.
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Near green spaces and Fort Wayne attractions
Just north of the neighborhood is Franke Park, a 340-acre green space anchored by Shoaff Lake. It’s popular for its playground, lakeside trails and fishing spots along the water. The acreage here is also home to the Fort Wayne Zoo and the Foellinger Theater, a covered, open-air theater set on a grassy hillside. Year-round events include a summer concert series and performances.
Several attractions in Downtown Fort Wayne include:
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art, featuring hundreds of artworks and continuous exhibits
Parkview Field, a baseball stadium where the local TinCaps play
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, a gorgeous destination to enjoy nature
"Riverfront and downtown development in the last few years has been really exciting to see, and it's going to be even cooler to see what happens in five to 10 years," says Realtor Travis Striggle, with Mike Thomas Associates, who has nearly a decade of experience selling homes. "There are plenty of things that draw people downtown."
Five Points residents can fish at Franke Park's Shoaff Lake.
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is within walking distance of the neighborhood.
The Franke Park playground is a popular destination for local families.
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Renovated homes in a quiet neighborhood
In Five Points, you’ll find quiet residential streets, narrow sidewalks, the shade of oak trees and a laid-back suburban feel. Most houses here were built in the early to mid-20th century in styles that range from small bungalows and workers' cottages to modest ranch-style homes. “It’s just an affordable area with older homes that are a little bit on the smaller side,” says Warren Barnes, a team leader and associate broker with North Eastern Group Realty. Properties under 1,000 square feet that need repairs can easily sell for under $100,000. For the most part, though, prices start in the low $100,000s and go up to the high $100,000s, depending on the amount of renovation needed.
This row of homes in Fort Wayne's Five Points shows the many styles of architecture available.
Large front porches provide a shady spot for residents to relax.
Pride in ownership is on full display with this Five Points cottage.
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Students enroll in the Fort Wayne Community School System
Students living in Five Points attend schools in the Fort Wayne Community School System. The neighborhood is zoned to Franke Park Elementary School, Northwood Middle School and North Side High School. Indiana offers school choice within a district, so families can apply to a specific school for their child during the open enrollment period.
Neighborhood children may attend Franke Park Elementary.
North Side High School shows off its beautiful architecture to Fort Wayne residents.
Neighborhood children may attend Northwood Middle School.
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Fort Wayne's Citilink bus system services the Five Points area.
Getting around Five Points and downtown Fort Wayne
Most people who live in Five Points get around by car, but the Citilink bus is a convenient way to get to downtown Fort Wayne. Striggle points out that they run buses daily on a frequent schedule. There are two stops along Sherman Boulevard, which runs north to south through the neighborhood. Getting to the city center on two wheels is another option. “A lot of people like to bike the commute because it’s so close to downtown amenities,” Hale says.
Where to run errands and enjoy local eats
The dining scene in Five Points is very casual, with locally owned spots like King Gyros and Mo’s Tacos alongside several chain restaurants. When you need to run errands, you can head to Northcrest Shopping Center and Glenbrook Square Mall, both just outside of the neighborhood. Each center features major retailers, including Petco and Target, as well as grocery chains like Kroger and Aldi.
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is a cultural hot spot for Five Points residents.
The best shopping in the city is close for Five Points residents.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Five Points
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
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Five Points Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Five Points, Fort Wayne sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Five Points, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $140,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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