Convenience and entertainment define life in Northcrest
There's a certain ease of living in Northcrest, just outside Fort Wayne. Shopping, dining, parks, the airport, downtown . . . none are more than 25 minutes distant. “Northcrest offers a very centralized location for a fair price in the market,” says Associate Broker Justin Walborn of Mike Thomas Associates. “It’s a diverse neighborhood close to stores and schools and provides residents with many nearby amenities.”
This overhead shot shows the size of Fort Wayne's Northcrest addition.
Welcome to Fort Wayne's Northcrest Woods.
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Glenbrook Square Mall is a big deal
Northcrest is loaded with options for convenient shopping and dining. “There is a lot of retail within walking distance to Northcrest, which greatly benefits residents,” says Walborn. Department stores, restaurants and grocery stores comprise the Northcrest Shopping Center and Glenbrook Square Mall, situated just south of the neighborhood. Locals can browse décor at HomeGoods and shop for clothing for the whole family at Macy’s. The local Aldi and Kroger have the grocery essentials covered. Glenbrook Square Mall is a short drive south and offers some two dozen retail outlets for weekend perusing. Folks can grab dinner at one of the Mall’s featured restaurants, like P. F. Chang’s or Red Robin.
Northcrest shoppers are conveniently close to Glenbrook Square Mall.
Northcrest residents can head to Glenbrook Square Mall for department stores like Macy's.
Aldi Food Market is a close shopping option for Northcrest families.
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A day at Franke Park and the Children's Zoo
Although Northcrest’s actual green spaces are confined to homeowners’ back yards, folks don’t need to go far for parks and recreation. Franke Park provides natural open space 5 miles away, showcasing looping hiking trails and fishing spots on its sprawling 340 acres. It is also home to hundreds of wild animals, at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Less than 5 miles in the other direction lie the golf course and splash pads in Shoaff Park along the St. Joseph River. Downtown Fort Wayne is where folks attend the Fort Wayne Tin Caps Class A baseball games at the Parkview Field Stadium and discover artwork in the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
Northcrest residents can take advantage of the many trails at Franke Park's Children's Zoo.
Northcrest families have many photo opportunities at the Children's Zoo.
Franke Park's Shoaff Lake provides a fishing pier to Northcrest residents.
Looking for something to do? Hop on over to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.
Streets feature well-kept lawns and short driveways leading up to established homes. Built primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, Northcrest’s ranch-style dwellings are steeped in minimal traditionalism with simple accents. Some take inspiration from Greek Revivals, with columns and shutters, for extra flair. “The ranch style is popular here,” says Walborn. “You’ll also find attached garages or larger detached garages are common in the neighborhood.” The median square footage for single-family homes in Northcrest is 1,300, at a median price of $165,000, well below the national average. Homes generally sell for between $140,000 and $270,000 for three bedrooms and one to two bathrooms. The high end of this range yields an extra bedroom. “Bigger homes are selling for a lot more money,” says Walborn, “but so are smaller ones.” Homes in Northcrest typically don’t stay on the market for more than eight days.
This Northcrest ranch features a sprawling lawn, and large shade trees.
There are a lot of unique architectural features on this Northcrest ranch.
Of the many home styles in Northcrest, the ranch is the most popular.
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Short drives to many places
“Convenience is key in Northcrest,” Walborn says. “You can get downtown within 10 minutes, to the airport in 25 minutes, and it’s accessible to the rest of Fort Wayne.” The four-mile, 10-minute commute can be achieved by car, but a Citilink bus ride takes about half an hour. Interstate 69 passes to the north, and U.S. Highway 27 splits the region leading south toward downtown and a junction with Interstate 469, toward Fort Wayne International Airport.
Heading to class at Fort Wayne's Schools
Students in Northcrest attend class within the Fort Wayne Community School District. Centrally located Northcrest Elementary gets a C-plus rating from Niche. Northwood Middle School receives a C. Freshmen through seniors at North Side High may choose between nine graduation pathways, including Global Studies and Early College programs. They can participate in the award-winning marching band, show choir and dance team as part of the school’s prospering fine arts program. The school gets a B-minus overall.
Northcrest Elementary is within walking distance for neighborhood kids.
Northcrest children may attend Northwood Middle School.
Northcrest students may attend FWCS North Side High School.
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger High School is a private Catholic school for students grade 9 to 12.
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Vesey Park
Northside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Disc Golf
Franke Park Day Camp
Majestic Grassy Knoll
Johnny Appleseed Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
28 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northcrest
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northcrest, Fort Wayne sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northcrest, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $178,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Northcrest Garden Apartments is an exceptional “Class A” apartment community located on Fort Wayne’s north side close to everything. We guarantee our residents will receive world class service along with the finest features available including appliances, washer / dryer in every apartment, and limited access “buzzer” activated hallway entry for your guests.
Nice 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a fenced yard, GFA, Central Air and an oversized 2 car garage. Nearby you'll find easy access to I69, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Shopping and Entertainment. Fenced yard. No inside smoking or vaping. Pet friendly with deposit and additional monthly fee, but no aggressive breed dogs. Pet deposit and additional monthly pet fee required.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,581
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,385
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,576
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
College Graduates
18.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
