About 6 miles from downtown, in the northeast section of Fort Wayne, Greenfield is a small, tree-filled village of about 100 mid-century houses. With just over 300 residents, Greenfield offers a calm residential atmosphere of suburban streets while close to stores, restaurants and major highways. “Being able to get onto the highway quickly is huge here,” says Shawn Browning, a Realtor with ERA Crossroads who also lives nearby. “It means you can be anywhere in Fort Wayne in 30 minutes or less.”
Greenfield is a residential community just outside of Fort Wayne.
Greenfield is comprised of mostly residential neighborhoods.
1/2
Spacious living on quiet streets
The neighborhood features three- to five-bedroom ranch-style homes, split-levels and Colonial Revivals built between the 1950s and ‘80s on quarter- to 1-acre lots. Most of these houses come with attached garages and offer 1,500 to 2,500 square feet of living space. Other common features include fenced backyards and sidewalks that line the slow-paced streets, allowing for casuals trolls around the neighborhood. Homes range from around $175,000 to $275,000.
There are several housing styles in the neighborhood of Greenfield.
Residents of Greenfield take great pride in the care of their homes.
1/2
Dual credit at Northrop High School
Public school students attend St. Joseph Central Elementary School, which earns a B-minus grade from Niche. They’ll head to Jefferson Middle School, graded a C-plus, and then B-graded Northrop High School, which offers dual-credit courses with Purdue-Fort Wayne. If families don’t want to attend their assigned school, the Fort Wayne Community School System offers a lottery program allowing students to attend non-zoned schools.
St. Joseph Elementary School is the first step in education for the kids in Greenfield.
Jefferson Middle School is a public school in Fort Wayne popular among parents and students.
Northrop High School in Fort Wayne that puts all of its effort in its students.
1/3
Outdoor fun at the St. Joseph River
Greenfield residents live less than 2 miles from Shoaff Park, on the banks of the St. Joseph River. A walkway goes around the entire park, and the park includes a boat launch ramp with adjacent trailer parking for five. Those into sports can play 18 holes on the disc golf course or the traditional public golf course, play tennis or watch the Bishop Dwenger High baseball team where they rent out the field. Kids enjoy heading to the park to have fun on the playground and cool off in the splash pad. About 2 miles south, Mengerson Nature Reserve provides a mile-long trail through 47 acres of sugar maple, beech, oak and hickory trees. Even closer to home, Jackson R. Lehman YMCA offers indoor and outdoor activities. The facility features gyms, fitness rooms and an indoor pool. It’s right next to Praise Park, which has multiple ponds and sports fields used for YMCA youth leagues.
There are some amazing scenic views in Shoaff Park.
Shoaff Park is home to Fort Wayne's rowing club.
1/2
Nearby retailers and restaurants
Locals can head 1 mile east on St. Joe Center Road to get groceries at Kroger in the St. Joe Center Village shopping center. Northwood Plaza is 1 mile south of there, featuring Target, Big Lots and Walgreens. As for dining, Browning says, “There’s every kind of food imaginable nearby…and Shigs in Pit is the most popular barbecue place in town.” Diners at Shigs in Pit can enjoy their barbecue inside or on the string-lit patio. Other favorites include Salsa Grille, a Mexican restaurant, and Zesto, an ice cream shop where Sunday summers draw in large crowds to enjoy their dessert with live music.
The Village Tap is a restaurant where locals love to gather in Greenfield.
There are several chain shopping options in Greenfield such as Target.
1/2
Close to entertainment venues
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Center is about 2 miles away, where residents can get tickets to watch an ensemble. Piere’s Entertainment Center is also about 2 miles away, drawing lively crowds for rock concerts and DJ night clubbing.
A mile drive to interstates
Greenfield is surrounded by major thoroughfares, including Reed, St. Joe Center and Maplecrest roads. And with I-469 or I-69 just about a mile away, as Browning says, “It’s just really easy to get around.” Locals also have the option of getting around by taking a Fort Wayne Citilink bus with stops on the main roads. Fort Wayne International Airport is 15 miles to the south and the Waterloo Amtrak station is 25 miles north.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Patty Seutter,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Mengerson Nature Preserve
Brister Spring Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Majestic Grassy Knoll
Praise Park
Imperial Gardens Park (Unnamed)
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
33 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Greenfield
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greenfield, Fort Wayne sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Greenfield, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $231,800, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$190,000
Median Single Family Price
$190,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$88
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$249,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
15%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
99
Median Year Built
1965
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,905
On par with the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,872
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,522
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Patty Seutter,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
301
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,714
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,045
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
21.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
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®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
