$214,936Average Value$145Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
How Kern Valley offers a suburban lifestyle outside the city center
Just 6 miles from Downtown Fort Wayne is the quiet suburban neighborhood of Kern Valley. You'll find leafy streets lined with sturdy, classic homes within a short walk or bike ride from Kreager Park, one of the city’s most popular green spaces. The area gives you direct access to Fort Wayne’s expansive Rivergreenway trail system. Everyday conveniences are close by, and in less than 10 minutes, you can be in the center of downtown Fort Wayne and some of the city’s largest retail areas.
Traditional homes sit on large lots, lining quiet residential roads
In Kern Valley, homes were built between the 1970s and 1990s, and architectural styles are classic, with Colonial Revivals, split-levels and ranch-style homes lining the roads. The lots here are large, and the homes are well-maintained. The neighborhood has a typical suburban vibe that attracts homebuyers who want a quiet atmosphere. Kern Valley homes usually have three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and sell in the mid-$100,000s to high $200,000s.
Tidy lawns and classic home styles in Kern Valley.
There are many ranch-style homes in the neighborhood.
A colorful, sturdy American Foursquare in Kern Valley.
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You can walk to the expansive Kreager Park, set on the Maumee River
You’ll have a couple of great options for getting outdoors, with nearby Jehl Park offering basketball and tennis courts, a colorful playground and a multiuse field. Kreager Park is even closer, attracting visitors from around the city. It’s known for its sprawling playgrounds, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and paved walking trails. “All the city parks have access to the Rivergreenway. It’s our city's trail system, and people use it to walk and bike all the time. It’s really great to have,” says Patrick Gillan, a local managing broker with The Antrim Group who’s been assisting homebuyers for over a decade. Kreager Park’s Rivergreenway connection starts at the park’s south side and runs along the Maumee River.
The playground at Kreager Park near Kern Valley.
There's an abundance of natural beauty around the area.
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School options for local kids living in Kern Valley
Kern Valley, like most neighborhoods near the heart of the city, is zoned to Fort Wayne Community Schools. Indiana offers several school choice options, including scholarship programs for private schools and district transfers.
Nearby Snider High School is highly rated.
Blackhawk Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 near Kern Valley.
Haley Elementary School teaches some of Kern Valley's youngest kids.
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Shopping and dining are close by
For groceries and other everyday essentials, you can drive 2 miles to reach a Kroger and CVS in the Georgetown Square shopping center. For dining, there are plenty of chain restaurants around, as well as these local places to eat:
Cebolla’s Mexican Grill, a favored Fort Wayne spot for Mexican dishes
Wrigley Field Bar and Grill, serving classic American food, along with live music and games of pool
Ziffle's Rib Bar, open since 1987, known for its ribs and specialty pizzas
The city’s largest retail area, anchored by Glenbrook Square and Northcrest Shopping Center, is about 6 miles from Kern Valley.
Residents hungry for tacos often head to Cebolla's Mexican Grill.
You can grab essentials at nearby stores like Dollar General.
Miyabi Sushi is one of many nearby local restaurants.
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Getting around the city from Kern Valley is a breeze
Emily Ewing, a Realtor with North Eastern Group Realty who’s been helping homebuyers for nearly a decade, calls Fort Wayne a 15-minute city. “Pretty much anywhere in the city and outlying suburbs can be reached in a quarter hour,” she says. “It’s one of the best things about Fort Wayne.” Cars are the usual form of transportation here, since Citilink buses don't have direct routes near the neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kern Valley
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kern Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kern Valley, Fort Wayne sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Kern Valley, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $206,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$208,400
Median Sale Price
$206,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$206,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$145
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
447
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,428
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,464
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,047
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,617
Median Age
42
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,530
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$76,359
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
30.6%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
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®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 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.
