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How Lafayette Place offers both quiet and connection
With quiet streets that run around its namesake park, Lafayette Place is one of the south side’s sought-after neighborhoods. Homes here are classic and lovingly maintained, and locals are close to plenty of amenities, making everyday life a little bit simpler. You can easily walk over to the park, pop into a local restaurant or take a bus into downtown Fort Wayne, which is just 3 miles north of Lafayette Place.
Lafayette Place is a residential area just outside of Fort Wayne.
Neighborhood streets are lined with charming historic homes.
Tudor cottages can be seen in the community.
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The neighborhood is full of unique, vintage homes
In Lafayette Place, residential streets flow around the neighborhood’s namesake park, known for how laid-back the atmosphere feels. “The farther south you go, the quieter it gets. Everybody wants to be in the 46807 ZIP code,” says Realtor Nancey Weaver of Keller Williams Fort Wayne, who has nearly a decade of experience selling homes. You’ll find that homes were mainly built in the early to mid-20th-century, many of which have been carefully cared for over the years. Architecture is classic and gives off a historic air, ranging from Tudor cottages to American Foursquares and Craftsman homes. For the most part, you’ll be looking at sales prices between the low $100,000s and low $200,000s, though investment properties can easily sell under that mark.
Homes in Lafayette Place have undeniable curb appeal, making the neighborhood a pleasure to walk.
Each home in the community has its own unique aesthetic.
Classic architectural styles appeal to new homebuyers.
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Walking to the namesake Lafayette Park and nearby recreation
The neighborhood’s namesake Lafayette Park sits right near the middle of the community, walkable from all homes that line that street. When the weather is nice, you’ll find locals at the pocket park playing games of tennis and basketball, and taking their kids to the playground. Less than 2 miles away, at 255 acres, Foster Park sits along the bend of the St. Marys River. You can walk or bike along the park’s greenways, enjoy the vibrant flower gardens that come into bloom in the spring and play at the public 18-hole Foster Park Golf Course.
Lafayette Park provides a spacious common area for residents to enjoy.
Lafayette Place residents enjoy close proximity to neighboring amenities like Foster Park.
There are plenty of nearby green spaces for locals to head to.
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Plenty of nearby shopping options and local restaurants
While Lafayette Place might be a little south of the city’s downtown action, it doesn’t mean you’re far from errand stops and local eats. Right next door is Southgate Shopping Center, which has a Kroger and Dollar Tree, along with several chain restaurants. If you want to pop into somewhere locally owned, you can head over to:
Chance Bar, which has an upscale take on American dishes
Friendly Fox, a modern café with fresh sandwiches and sweets
Bravas, popular for its low-key vibes and specialty hot dogs and hamburgers
Kroger in Lafayette Place is where residents go to restock the pantry.
The neighborhood is close to several strip malls.
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A wealth of schooling options for local kids
Lafayette Place is zoned to Fort Wayne Community Schools, and Indiana offers several school choice options. “There are good schools all over, and in total, you can get into four districts within the area,” says Patrick Gillan, managing broker of The Antrim Group. A Fort Wayne local, he’s been helping homebuyers for over a decade. “You can take your pick on preferences, and we have lots of private schools. We also have a couple of colleges, the Purdue extension and Indiana Tech.”
Harrison Hill Elementary School serves the Fort Wayne community.
Kekionga Middle School welcomes students living in Lafayette Place.
South Side High prepares students for career success.
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Getting around Fort Wayne via car and bus
While Lafayette Place is considered part of the south side, it’s still only 3 miles from Downtown Fort Wayne, with the major road of U.S. Route 27 running right by the community. While many residents get around by car, there are plenty of Citilink bus stops along Calhoun Street, which are walkable from any point in the neighborhood.
Downtown Fort Wayne is a short drive away from Lafayette Place.
Catch a bus and ride on different routes around the city.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lafayette Place
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lafayette Place Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lafayette Place, Fort Wayne sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Lafayette Place, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $173,500, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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