A sought-after community with an active neighborhood association
The small, quiet community of Imperial Gardens lies on Fort Wayne’s northeast end. Despite the name, there’s nothing imposing or aloof about the area. “It’s been a well-established neighborhood for 30 or 40 years,” says Realtor Robert Rolf of Mike Thomas Associates. The Imperial-Swathmore Civic Association engages the community by organizing various events such as ice cream socials, garage sales and community cleanup days. Plenty of enriching activities exist for young people and adults at the nearby Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA. Aside from community engagement, perhaps the biggest draw to Imperial Gardens and the outskirts of Fort Wayne is the efforts homeowners make on their older properties. “In the past few years people have been updating and investing in their homes, so people get a little more bang for their buck,” says Realtor Lara Teague of North Eastern Group Realty.
This colorful home features a covered front porch in Imperial Gardens.
Imperial Gardens is a well planned community of homes and streets.
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1960s-era homes and tree-lined streets
Narrow streets and sidewalks weave throughout the acreage of Imperial Gardens, forming cul-de-sacs 8 miles from downtown. Neatly spaced homes occupy quarter-acre lots, a more generous amount of land than buyers would find closer to the city. “It’s a little bit of an older neighborhood and the lots are larger than the newer neighborhoods,” says Teague. The neighborhood is comprised of ranch-style and split-level homes, most offering attached garages and private driveways, two perks typical of Fort Wayne’s suburbs. A standard three-bedroom home can be found selling for between $175,000 and $250,000.
A Midcentury Modern styled home located in the community of Imperial Gardens.
Split-level homes and ranches are typlical building styles in Imperial Gardens.
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Heading outdoors in Imperial Gardens
Nature enthusiasts will love living close to the Mengerson Nature Preserve, tucked between homes and a busy shopping center. Visitors can hike its wooded paths, and leashed dogs are allowed. Kreager Park is a 2-mile drive south. The sprawling area offers a playground, splash pad, tennis courts and soccer fields. There’s also the Rivergreenway, a lengthy walking and biking trail that follows the banks of the Maumee River. Golfers can take a swing much closer to home at the Arlington Park Golf Course, which is about a quarter-mile east of Imperial Gardens and is open to the public.
For a walk in nature be sure to visit Mengerson Nature Preserve near Imperial Gardens.
Kreager Park's Taylor's Dream park includes a splashpad in warmer months, near Imperial Gardens.
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Shopping along Maysville and Stellhorn Roads
A short drive west along Stellhorn Road reveals Northwood Plaza and Maplewood Plaza, two small shopping center that straddle either side of the thoroughfare. Target and Big Lots are the anchors, with smaller restaurants in the surrounding area. Residents can dine in at the family-owned Casa Grille Italiano or stop by Los Tacos Paco for carryout. Various fast food chains can be found across the parking lot as well.
Grab a drink with friends at Casa Grille Italiano near Imperial Gardens.
For great fast food and frozen custard near Imperial Gardens, try Culvers.
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Attending class in Imperial Gardens
Students can attend Arlington Elementary, which has an overall Niche grade of B-minus. They then move to Jefferson Middle, which gets a C-plus. B-minus-rated Northrop High School completes the list with a competitive show choir for extracurricular involvement.
A large area high school, Northrop has a B- rating on the website, Niche.
Imperial Gardens children study at Arlington Elementary, which received an overall Niche grade of B-.
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Commuting to Downtown Fort Wayne
Stellhorn Road gives residents access to nearby stores and such, but it also connects to main roads leading to downtown. The 6-mile drive to Downtown Fort Wayne lasts about 15 minutes, while a bus ride takes half an hour and makes nearly 40 stops along the way. Reaching the city’s hospitals is a similar, 40-minute trip. The Fort Wayne International Airport is a 15-mile, 30-minute drive away.
Imperial Gardens is easily accessible to I-469 and I-69.
Downtown Fort Wayne is just seven miles west of Imperial Gardens and offers quite the night life.
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Flooding in Fort Wayne
Due to its three intersecting rivers, Fort Wayne is known for periodic flooding. Major incidents of property damage have occurred in past decades. This is less of an issue for the residents of Imperial Gardens, though, because the river nearest the neighborhood is 2.5 miles away. In fact, the closest body of water to Imperial Gardens is the decorative ponds at the Arlington Park Golf Course.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
882
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,186
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,981
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
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®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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