Kern Valley
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patty Seutter
Patty Seutter
Century 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(260) 233-9470
129 Total Sales
1 in Kern Valley
$129,900 Price
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Tim Tower
Tim Tower
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(260) 286-5280
138 Total Sales
1 in Kern Valley
$142,000 Price
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Andrew Morken
Andrew Morken
Responds QuicklyMorken Real Estate Services, Inc.
(260) 854-1054
69 Total Sales
1 in Kern Valley
$161,000 Price
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Greg Brown
Greg Brown
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(260) 264-0554
250 Total Sales
1 in Kern Valley
$205,000 Price
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Sheryl Inskeep
Sheryl Inskeep
Responds QuicklyHarner Realty LLC
(567) 510-0255
267 Total Sales
1 in Kern Valley
$181,000 Price
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Robert Rolf
Robert Rolf
Responds QuicklyMike Thomas Assoc., Inc
(260) 376-4883
201 Total Sales
1 in Kern Valley
$285,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kreager Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Brister Spring Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Havenhurst Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Rivergreenway
Jehl Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Kern Valley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kern Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kern Valley, Fort Wayne sell after 355 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Kern Valley, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $920,000, up 96% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$690,000
Median Sale Price
$920,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$920,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$370,117
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
96%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
447
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,428
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,464
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,047
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
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
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,359
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
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®
8
/ 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.
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