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Walkable Fort Wayne community with tall trees
In the heart of southern Fort Wayne is Harrison Hill, a community where the parks and sidewalks connect with schools, businesses and homes from the early 1900s. Within walking distance of St Mary's River and multiple parks, Harrison Hill residents enjoy both laid-back suburban living and convenient downtown access. "The community and neighborhood are fantastic – very focused on development, growth and safety," says Ben Ruhl, a real estate broker at Mike Thomas Associates and a Harrison Hill resident. “We're always finding ways to improve.”
The residents of Harrison Hill exemplify the community.
A historic and one-of-a-kind neighborhood, Harrison Hill has charm, character and community.
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Homes with historic details overlook downtown
Harrison Hill overlooks the city to the north, and residents enjoy views of the downtown skyline from front porches or neat, small yards. The community's original builders drew architectural influence from popular early 20th-century designs with charming wooden details inspired by Tudors, Colonial revivals and Cape Cods. Properties range in price between $130,000 and $200,000 and are generally priced lower than houses in the surrounding neighborhoods. "The market is steady and consistent. We tend to be more insulated here," Ruhl says, adding that most for-sale homes find a new owner within a week.
A unique aspect of this neighborhood is that porches commonly have arched roofs.
People love the charm and character of Harrison Hill.
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Three large parks are within walking distance
Packard Park, the closest park to Harrison Hill, is tailored for children. It has a playground and seasonal splash pad. A block north is Lutheran Park, a larger spot with walking paths and dotted with statues commemorating the Lutheran Hospital that once occupied the site. West of Harrison Hill, Foster Park's hundreds of acres are punctuated with gardens and nature trails. It also features a golf course, children's play area, a replica of Abraham Lincoln's log cabin and views of the St. Mary's River.
Harrison Hill hosts year-round events at its parks, from beautification projects such as tree plantings to social gatherings such as book clubs and holiday celebrations. The neighborhood association is active, hosting monthly town meetings. According to Ruhl, the biggest local project is Packard 2030, a Fort Wayne community development plan for 15 adjoining neighborhoods, focusing on revitalization, neighborhood character, parks and mobility in the city’s southwest urban core. "We're investing in current residents, inclusivity, infrastructure and creative arts-focused initiatives," Ruhl says.
Packard Park provides residents with a host of recreational options.
Foster Park is a prominent attraction for Southwood Park residents.
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Dining and retail are found at Southgate Shopping Center
Shops and restaurants within Harrison Hill contribute to the neighborhood's walkable lifestyle. Chance Bar, immediately adjacent to homes in the neighborhood, serves New American dishes in its upscale, white-tablecloth dining room. More casual dining is found at Friendly Fox, also in a residential area just outside of the neighborhood. It specializes in breakfast and lunch. Several commercial stop-offs along the main roads offer groceries, chain restaurants and essential businesses such as banks and gas stations. Kroger is the neighborhood's nearest supermarket, located about a mile south in Southgate Shopping Center.
Harrison Hill has cozy shops such as the Friendly Fox.
Food is made to order at Antonuccio’s Italian Market.
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Children can walk to the public elementary school
Students are zoned in the Fort Wayne Community District. Students may enroll in Harrison Hill Elementary, graded C by Niche and no more than a half-mile from any location in the neighborhood. Kekionga Middle, graded C plus, is the next stop on the public-school track, followed by South Side High, graded C by Niche. The high school is a towering historic building with a football stadium field and the city's only Olympic-sized swimming pool, which is indoors. In addition to public schools, Fort Wayne is known for its private and faith-based schooling options, several of which are within commuting distance of Harrison Hill.
Harrison Hill Elementary School serves K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1.
Kekionga Middle School serves grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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Harrison Hill residents enjoy easy work commutes
Close to main city connectors and some of the region's top employers, the neighborhood is in a prime location for commuters. According to Century 21 Bradley Realtor Tim Tower, many local businesses rent office space in brick buildings on the Electric Works campus, 2 miles north of the neighborhood. “Electric Works is a big draw for the area,” says Tower. “Tons of vendors serve lunch, and the office spaces are cool and industrial.”
The city center is 3 miles north, and Lutheran Hospital is around 7 miles west. Fairfield Avenue, South Calhoun Street and Highway 27 run near the neighborhood and lead downtown. Most residents can walk to bus stops lining these main roads for a car-free commute, and longer-distance travel starts 6 miles south at Fort Wayne International Airport. "From Harrison Hill, you can get anywhere in 15 to 20 minutes," says Ruhl.
There aren’t many places like Harrison Hill where all different walks of life come together.
The residents of Harrison Hill exemplify the community.
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Parks in this Area
Old Lutheran Park
Lafayette Park
Packard Park
Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park
Foster Park
Golf
Picnic Area
Soccer
Waynedale Park
Weisser Park
Courthouse Green
Eastside Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
16 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Harrison Hill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harrison Hill, Fort Wayne sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Harrison Hill, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $153,058, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,213
Median Age
33
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,671
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,584
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 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.
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