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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
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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.
Pending but will still accept showings for a back up offer. Cozy 3BR 1BA home with a covered front porch and a back patio in a GREAT location. Yard backs to Kreager Park! Nice layout with a living room AND family room. Eat in kitchen. Bath accessible from the bedroom hallway and the utility area. Estate sale. Executor has never lived in the home. Estate is not able to make repairs. Home will not
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