A few residential streets amidst shopping and recreation outside Downtown Fort Wayne
Adventure awaits buyers interested in Fort Wayne’s Franke Park neighborhood. “Homebuyers are coming to this area for the parks, recreation and children’s activities available to families,” says Broker Associate Randy Harvey of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. “It’s what makes this part of Fort Wayne so desirable.” The northwest Fort Wayne district is adjacent to Franke Park, which serves as the neighborhood’s namesake and provides much of its recreation and entertainment. Spanning almost 340 acres, Franke Park itself encompasses over half of the neighborhood’s topography. The park’s massive open green spaces provide residents the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and stretch their legs. Various retailers hug the community’s eastern side, and a handful of residential streets to the north.
Here is an overhead view of Fort Wayne's Franke Park neighborhood.
Welcome to Fort Wayne's beloved Franke Park and Children's Zoo.
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Plenty of activities for the whole family in Franke Park
“Between Franke Park and Children’s Zoo, there are so many attractions, and there’s plenty to do here,” says Harvey. Hikers frequently trek Franke Park’s winding trails. Bikers hone their skills at the Fort Wayne BMX Race Park. Shoaff Lake offers a serene setting for fishing and birding, with two pavilions ideal for cookouts and large gatherings. For more outdoor fun, folks attend concerts and seasonal performances at Foellinger Theater, the neighborhood’s outdoor venue that sets into the grassy hillside of Franke Park. Snacks and drinks are available at the concessions, after which locals kick back or join in on the entertainment. Events at the covered open-air theater occur year-round, rain or shine, and include a summer concert series and movie screenings. SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse and Icehouse gets the blood pumping with programs and sports teams. People of all ages enroll in the Icehouse’s hockey leagues and skating academy or enjoy the rink at their own leisure during a public skate. The Fieldhouse is an indoor sports destination featuring eight volleyball courts and six basketball courts within its 57,000-square-foot facility, and hosts competitions, tournaments and camps. One of the area’s biggest attractions is the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, home to an exciting variety of wild animals. Take a global expedition through the zoo’s regional enclosures, from Australian Adventure to African Journey. Discover tropical fish and aquatic animals at Stingray Bay and The Reef, and meander through the Sumatran jungle to catch sight of tigers and orangutans.
Franke Park's Children's Zoo gives visitors a chance to pet a stingray.
Hit the whoops at Fort Wayne's Franke Park BMX track.
Residents of Franke Park have the city's best sledding hill in their neighborhood.
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Modest homes priced lower than the national average
One selling point for life in Franke Park is its homes’ price points: the median single-family price is just $176,000, well below the national average. Ranch and split-level homes lay horizontally between well-tended lawns and dotted trees, selling after only 26 days on the market, on average. Although stylistic details vary from homes to home, two or three bedrooms plus a one-car garage are the most common. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom would fetch as low as $150,000, while a more spacious build would pass the $200,000 mark.
Homes in Fort Wayne's Franke Park have large lots.
Pride in ownership is on display with this Franke Park split-level.
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Grabbing a bite and a brew in Franke Park
Locals venture to 2Toms Brewing Company for an extensive list of rotational adventurous beers. Their Verde Mexican Lager and S’mores Imperial Stout are made in-house. The brewery’s menu is just as abundant, offering loaded sandwiches and made-from-scratch entrees using locally sourced ingredients. Northcrest Shopping Center and the mall at Glenbrook Square lie just east of the neighborhood. Shops include major chains like Macy’s, DICK’S Sporting Goods and HomeGoods. Kroger, Target and Fresh Thyme Market have the grocery basics covered.
Residents of Franke Park can stop into 2Toms Brewery for wonderful beer, food, and service.
Macy's at Glenbrook Square Mall has long been a prime shopping destination for Franke Park.
Franke Park residents can find all of their sporting goods at Dick's.
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A note on the city's environmental state
Life in Franke Park brings a few environmental risks. According to RiskFactor, the greater Fort Wayne area carries a moderate risk of flooding, fires, extreme heat and poor air quality. The latter is perhaps the greatest cause for concern, due to the presence of mercury in the city’s air and water. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is aware of which water bodies contain harmful levels of mercury, plus levels of dissolved oxygen, e. coli and those with a compromised biological integrity.
Getting the grade in the Fort Wayne Community School System
Franke Parke’s students attend class in the Fort Wayne Community School System. Franke Park Elementary gets a C-plus overall from Niche. Northwood Middle School serves sixth through eighth graders and has a C rating. High schoolers attend North Side High, which offers nine graduation pathways and a prospering fine arts program that includes an award-winning marching band, a show choir and a dance team. The school earns a B-minus from Niche.
Neighborhood Children may attend Franke Park Elementary.
Neighborhood children may attend Northwood Middle School.
North Side High School shows off it's beautiful architecture to Fort Wayne residents.
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Parks in this Area
Vesey Park
Northside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Disc Golf
Franke Park
Franke Park Day Camp
Griswold Park
Playground
Hamilton Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
27 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Franke Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Franke Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franke Park, Fort Wayne sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Franke Park, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $190,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$194,900
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$190,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$139
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
342
Median Year Built
1978
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,458
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,943
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
34,412
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
1,077
Median Age
37
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,875
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,449
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.4%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%
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®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
