$196,654Average Value$194Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Friendly neighbors in tiny North Sherwood Terrace community
Located less than 5 miles from downtown, North Sherwood Terrace is a small, interconnected community of single-family homes priced lower, on average, than those in Greater Fort Wayne. The streets are quiet and self-contained, creating a tranquil atmosphere where locals can relax after commuting home from work. “People stay there for a long time and are very friendly neighbors,” says Donna Del Priore, a born-and-raised Fort Wayne Native and real estate agent at Century 21 Bradley Realty, Inc. “When I was listing a home there, neighbors walked up to me and just introduced themselves.”
Here's an aerial view showing the wooded lots of North Sherwood Terrace.
Mature trees offer shade to this row of North Sherwood Terrace homes.
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Retail at locals’ fingertips
Locals don’t have to travel far for quick essentials, but the area is also centrally located near other major retail areas. “It’s right by all the shopping and restaurants on Coldwater Road and Lima Road. That’s a big draw,” Del Priore says. At the neighborhood’s eastern end is the Washington Square shopping center, where residents can grab last-minute needs from Dollar General or shop specialty ingredients at Magadoo Asian Grocery. For a casual dinner out, Jalapeños Mexican Grill serves familiar Latin American favorites and a full drink list. The neighborhood is under 2 miles from a major mall when Washington Square's offerings don't suffice. Del Priore shares, “Fort Wayne is not that big of a town. We only have two malls, and North Sherwood Terrace is near one of them, Glenbrook Square shopping mall.” The mall features over 120 stores and eateries and is surrounded by other big-box names, like Target and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. The neighborhood is also within 2 miles of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, which brings in nationally touring musicians and comedians and is home to the East Coast Hockey League’s Fort Wayne Komets.
North Sherwood Terrace residents find delicious food and drinks at Jalapeños Mexican Grill.
North Sherwood Terrace is home to Magadoo Asian Grocery.
The Fort Wayne Coliseum has played host to women's NCAA basketball tournaments.
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Manicured lawns, the neighborhood's pride
North Sherwood Terrace is almost entirely residential. According to Del Priore, “That little subdivision is really only one big circle. I don’t think there’s more than 30 houses in there.” The area features narrow neighborhood streets with walkable sidewalks shaded by trees. Properties have perfectly manicured front yards —– a point of pride among the community — and home maintenance is held to the same standard. Properties range from narrow-hipped-roof ranch styles to the occasional Colonial-inspired two-story home. Prices are consistent throughout the neighborhood, with almost every listing costing between $150,000 and $200,000. This range is lower than the average value of homes in Fort Wayne, which is around $235,000. “Homes sell fast in the neighborhood,” Ken Vaughn, a Realtor with RE/MAX Results, says. He’s right, as listings average just 11 days compared to the national average of 36 days on the market.
This North Sherwood Terrace split-level features an attached garage.
This North Sherwood Terrace two story has plenty of room for the growing family.
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Northwood Middle School within walking distance
School-aged children attend Fort Wayne Community Schools, graded a B-minus on Niche. Students start their education at Northcrest Elementary, a Title I school. The school offers the English Language Learners (ELL) program and earns a C-plus score from Niche. The C-rated Northwood Middle School is right in the neighborhood, and children can walk to school in the morning. High schoolers head to North Side High School, which has a B rating. The institution is rich with history, as its gymnasium was once the home of Fort Wayne's Pistons of the Basketball Association of America — later called the National Basketball Association. The unrated Concordia Theological Seminary and the B-rated Purdue University Fort Wayne are two high education options within 2-1/2 miles of North Sherwood Terrace.
Neighborhood children may attend Northwood Middle School.
Northcrest students may attend FWCS North Side High School.
Northcrest Elementary is within walking distance for neighborhood kids.
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Walking laps on the Northwood track
Combined with Northwood Middle School’s baseball field and track, Northwood Park offers a vast green space where residents can walk in the neighborhood. Locals like to set up a picnic on a Saturday afternoon or get a few laps in for exercise after work. Residents can also take advantage of larger Fort Wayne Parks, including Shoaff Park 2 miles east, which stretches 185 acres on the banks of the St. Joseph River. The park offers boat access onto the river and running trails along it. There are also traditional park amenities such as ball fields and a playground. In the summer, children love to play in the splash pad to beat the heat.
Fort Wayne's Northwood Park offers ample green space to enjoy your many sports.
Shoaff Park offers North Sherwood Terrace golfers an 18 hole par 3 course.
The trails at Shoaff Park provide North Sherwood Terrace residents with a place to exercise.
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Reaching Downtown Fort Wayne
Commuters are about 1/2 mile from Interstate 69 and 4-1/2 miles from Downtown Fort Wayne. Those who take public transit can access bus stops at Northwood Middle School and Washington Square. For long-distance travel, Fort Wayne International Airport is 20 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Vesey Park
Lions Park
Franke Park Day Camp
Majestic Grassy Knoll
Johnny Appleseed Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
28 min drive
North Sherwood Terrace Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$464,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$459,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
103
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1961
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,490
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
48,351
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Interested in learning more about homes in this neighborhood?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
233
Median Age
34
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,499
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,069
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
17.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
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®
43/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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