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Houses are within walking distance of local parks and trails
Kern Valley is a suburban oasis 6 miles northeast of Fort Wayne’s rapidly growing downtown. “This area is within walking distance of Kreager Park and the River Greenway trail system,” says Wendy France, a Realtor with Century 21 Bradley Realty. “Its location, close to the park, is absolutely the main draw for homebuyers.” But with home prices a little lower than the city’s median, plus shopping and dining options 2 miles away, the park is certainly not Kern Valley’s only draw.
Traditional, split-level and ranch-styles are set on large lots
Kern Valley was developed primarily between the 1970s and 1990s, and house styles vary between Traditionals, split-levels and ranch-styles. Lots here are large and well-maintained. The sidewalks throughout Kern Valley typically were built on one side of the street, and tall trees are common. “It’s your typical suburb,” says France, “with a very quiet atmosphere and family appeal.” Kern Valley homes tend to have three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and are usually priced between $200,000 and $275,000.
Residents love to keep their lawns maintained in Kern Valley.
There are many ranch-style homes in Kern Valley.
Colorful homes are common in Kern Valley.
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Kreager Park draws visitors from around the city
Jehl Park is under a mile from the neighborhood. This park has basketball and tennis courts, a colorful playground and a multiuse field. Kreager Park is closer, though it attracts users from around the city and is known for its sprawling playgrounds, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and paved walking trails. “Kreager Park is absolutely the main draw to the neighborhood,” says France. The park borders Kern Valley to the south; homes on Regina Drive overlook it from their backyards, but the drive can be a little meandering. It's about a 2-mile drive to River Road via Maysville. On the park’s south end, the trail system meets the Rivergreenway, a city-wide multiuse trail that traces the Maumee River shoreline.
Kids love to play on the playground at Kreager Park near Kern Valley.
Residents appreciate the abundance of natural beauty in Kern Valley.
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Snider High School offers a robust biomedical sciences program
Kern Valley students are zoned in the public Fort Wayne Community Schools district. Students may attend Haley Elementary, graded C-plus by Niche; Blackhawk Middle School and Snider High School, both graded B. All three schools are located within 4 miles of the neighborhood.
Snider High students can enroll in the school’s Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Program to work towards a career in medicine. The program offers a variety of health-related courses that include hands-on, practical experience. Biomedical Sciences students can also participate in various internships, with positions available in medical, therapeutic, diagnostic and research-based fields.
Snider High School has a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1 near Kern Valley.
Blackhawk Middle School is a public school serving kids grades 6-8 near Kern Valley.
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School has 550 students near Kern Valley.
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A bustling corner square brings shopping and dining options to Kern Valley
For groceries and other everyday essentials, residents can drive 2 miles northwest to the corner of Maplecrest Road and East State Boulevard to reach a Kroger in the Georgetown Square shopping center. Nearby is an Anytime Fitness and the Georgetown branch of the Allen County Public Library. The bustling shopping centers surrounding offer fast-food classics such as Wendy’s and Hardee’s, as well as local establishments like Cebolla’s Mexican Grill and Miyabi Sushi & Asian Cuisine. Top’s Tavern, a quarter-mile north, serves classic American diner-style food with a full bar, and hosts nightly karaoke and dancing.
Residents looking to enjoy some tacos rave about Cebolla's Mexican Grill.
Residents like to shop at Dollar General in Kern Valley.
Miyabi has many great Asian dishes in Kern Valley.
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Getting downtown is simple from Kern Valley
Emily Ewing, a Realtor with North Eastern Group Realty, 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.”
This neighborhood doesn’t have public transportation readily available; although the Fort Wayne Citilink bus system operates close to the city center, it doesn’t run directly through Kern Valley. But with downtown just a 15-to-20-minute drive away, plus tons of shopping centers nearby, Kern Valley is anything but inconvenient.
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Kern Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kern Valley, Fort Wayne sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Kern Valley, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $206,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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