$202,614Average Value$184Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
A historic northern Fort Wayne community
Although it’s one of the smallest neighborhoods in Fort Wayne, Irvington Park has plenty of charming homes and natural beauty. As part of the Brookview-Irvington Park Historic District, the community is a showcase of homes with stories. “Irvington Park is an older, established neighborhood,” says Realtor Tracy Hale of Century 21 Bradley Realty, “but the historic home styles give this district a unique character.” Built in the early 1900s and listed on the national registry in 2011, the Brookview-Irvington Park Historic District has lots of early 20th-century architecture. Many of the district's homes were designed by Joel Roberts Ninde and Grace E. Crosby, who were among the nation's earliest female architects who made names for themselves with their "House of Convenience'' design practices. “There’s a whole range of historic homes here, from older early-century Craftsman to mid-century modern,” says Realtor Ian Barnhart of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group.
Irvington Park is a small neighborhood made up of a variety of housing styles.
There is a wide array of architectural styles to be found in in Irvington Park
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Irvington is a compact neighborhood
Irvington Park is made up of six streets, tucked against the elbow of U.S. Route 27, a major byway through the city. Although the streets and sidewalks are worn, the residential plots adjacent them are well-kept. The lots are also more sizeable than other Fort Wayne suburbs, averaging around a quarter-acre. Tudor Revivals, Colonial Revivals and ranch-styles are the prevalent types of architecture, harkening back to the early 20th century when Ninde and Crosby envisioned and built homes designed with the needs of a homemaker in mind. A historic marker in Brookview Civic, the next neighborhood to the south, explains the women's contributions. The price range is equally noteworthy. “You can get a smaller starter home with 900 square feet for $150,000 or a Foursquare-style with four bedrooms for $400,000,” says Hale. This still holds true as of late 2024, with most homes selling for between $130,000 and $375,000.
Colonial Revivals can be found in the Irvington Park neighborhood.
Houses in Irvington Park all sit on good sized lots.
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Plenty of nearby outdoor fun in Irvington Park
The areas and attractions surrounding Irvington Park have just as much history. Situated immediately south of the neighborhood is Vesey Park, a stretch of 15 acres that was originally part of the Irvington Park plat. Efforts to landscape and refine the parcel started around 1912. Its open spaces and tennis courts make for a nice afternoon detour. The robust network of trails along the Rivergreenway is also heavily used. “The Pufferbelly Trail cuts through Irvington Park,” says Barnhart. “Hop right on there, and you’ll get to the zoo through the Rivergreenway, which crisscrosses our city.” The nearby Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is another must for family-friendly fun. “The zoo is well-known as one of the best in Indiana,” says Hale. “They have year-round events, like summer camps for kids and a Halloween party.” Right next to the zoo is Foellinger Theater, a covered, open-air theater in Franke Park. “The venue puts on theater shows and plays and will have some pretty well-known bands come through,” says Hale. Franke Park has the more usual amenities like a playground and a wide-open green space as well.
Promenade Park is a huge draw to downtown Ft. Wayne from Irvington Park.
The Ft. Wayne Children's Zoo is a huge draw for parents and kids alike in Irvington Park.
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Residents make the quick trip downtown
Because of its 100% residential footprint, Irvington Park’s residents venture downtown for a meal and grocery shopping. Spots such as The Landing, a pedestrian strip featuring a modern mix of restaurants, bars and coffee shops, are popular. The same is true for nearby breweries, which attracts young adults. “Granite City has a relaxed atmosphere and serves microbrews that you don’t necessarily see in restaurants, and 2Toms Brewery pulls the younger crowd to its outdoor patio,” says Barnhart. Aldi lies a mile north for weekly grocery needs.
The Landing in downtown Ft. Wayne offers residents of Irvington Park a variety of restaurants.
Granite City in Irvington Park has a variety of homemade beers and American fare for diners.
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Attending class in Irvington Park
Students can attend Franke Park Elementary, later moving to Northwood Middle. As a NASA Explorer School, Northwood Middle offers sixth through eighth graders the opportunity to learn from space experts. High schoolers can attend North Side High School, a 5-minute commute across the St. Joseph River. Each of these schools gets a C-plus rating overall from Niche.
Franke Park Elementary School serves students in Irvington Park.
Irvington Park children may attend Northwood Middle School.
North Side High School is a secondary school that Irvington Park students can attend.
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Commuting for work is fast
Irvington Park offers a corner filled with a storied history and vibrant character a few minutes from downtown. “What stands out here is the urban feel in a historic setting,” says Barnhart. “In addition to the proximity of downtown, it’s what makes this area so great.” In fact, residents can make their 2-mile commute in about six minutes with light traffic. The Citilink bus also serves the area, so a ride along the same route would last about 17 minutes. Fort Wayne International Airport is an 11-mile, 20-minute drive southwest.
Flooding in Fort Wayne
Flooding is occasionally an issue in Fort Wayne, with past decades having their share of intermittent property damage. Unsurprisingly, the risk is commensurate with a given community’s distance to one of Fort Wayne’s three intersecting rivers. One such neighborhood is Irvington Park, which lies adjacent to the Spy Run Creek and about 1,000 feet from the St. Joseph River.
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Parks in this Area
Vesey Park
Northside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Disc Golf
Franke Park
Franke Park Day Camp
Lawton Park
Baseball/Softball
Skateboard
Trails
Griswold Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
24 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Irvington Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Irvington Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Irvington Park, Fort Wayne sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Irvington Park, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $371,039.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$371,039
Median Sale Price
$371,039
Median Single Family Sale Price
$371,039
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
79
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,890
On par with the national average
1,924
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
132
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,750
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,081
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
31.5%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
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®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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