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Hillsboro offers suburban living close to city amenities
Hillsboro is a small suburb on the northeastern side of Fort Wayne. It's a quiet, mostly residential setting, where 20th-century homes line neat cul-de-sacs. There's no shortage of outdoor recreation, from the trails that wind through the community to the nearby Shoaff Park and Cherry Hill Golf Course. Students can attend any school within the local district, and commutes are convenient thanks to the area's major roadways. With commercial centers minutes away, you also have shopping and dining close to home.
Homebuyers will find a variety of home styles
Hillsboro offers quiet streets with sidewalks, homes with well-kept front lawns, and backyards shaded by maples and oaks. The neighborhood is filled with ranch-style homes, split-levels and Tudor Revivals, with prices ranging from the high $100,000s to the low $300,000s. You can also find condos and villas, which sell between the high $100,000s and mid-$200,000s. Several homeowner associations serve the neighborhood's various subdivisions, each with its own monthly fees and services.
Lawns here are well-kept, typically with minimal landscaping.
Colonial Revival-style homes appear throughout.
A series of subdivisions forms the neighborhood.
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Recreation includes golf, walking trails and more
In addition to each development’s parks and playgrounds, walking trails connect Hillsboro’s communities. At Shoaff Park, 2 miles away, you can take in views of the St. Joseph River, go for a stroll or hit the 18-hole, par-3 golf course. Cherry Hill Golf Club is another public course within a few miles. "There's a local hockey and baseball team, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra is just a few miles away, and the Johnny Appleseed Festival is one of the most popular events each fall,” says Jane Yoder, a local Realtor with Re/Max Results with 17 years of experience. “We have so much close by.”
Fort Wayne Community Schools serves the area
Children attend schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, which includes St. Joseph Central School and Northrop High School. The district offers a school choice lottery system, allowing students to apply to any school with availability in the district. Local private options include Our Lady School.
Fort Wayne's Saint Joseph Central is one of several local schools.
Jefferson Middle School welcomes sixth through eighth-grade students
Northrop High School is an option for students living in Hillsboro.
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Many nearby spots to dine and shop
Residents are a short drive away from several locally owned restaurants. “Uniq BBQ and Shabu is a Korean spot that’s pretty popular,” says Angela Zimmerman, a local Realtor with Wyatt Group Realtors, who has four years of experience in the region. She adds that Casa Grille Italiano is another frequented spot. Maplecrest Road borders the community's western side, where you can pick up groceries from Kroger and shop big-box stores like Target and Dollar Tree. Northcrest Shopping Center has more options 5 miles west, with dozens of well-known retailers.
The community is home to many locally owned restaurants.
Kroger Market is a convenient grocery store for the residents of Hillsboro.
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Multiple interstates offer convenience
Interstates 69 and 469 are readily accessible to the north, supporting travel around the city and trips to Fort Wayne International Airport, 25 miles away. Amtrak’s Waterloo Station is also roughly a 20-mile drive. Though buses do serve the area, Zimmerman says most residents prefer to drive.
Within 10 miles of the neighborhood, you can:
Reach the offices, restaurants and attractions of downtown Fort Wayne
Attend classes at Purdue University Fort Wayne on East Coliseum Boulevard
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillsboro
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillsboro Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillsboro, Fort Wayne sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillsboro, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $248,000, up 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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