In Northwest Fort Wayne, miles from the urban landscape downtown, suburban sprawl meets the rolling cornfields beyond. But despite this area’s rural roots, what's mainly growing here today are not food crops, but new subdivisions sprouting along the neighborhood’s busy thoroughfares. “It’s got a country feel with the convenience of the city,” says Tina Bowen, a Realtor with American Dream Team Real Estate Brokers who has sold homes across the Fort Wayne area. “Everything’s along Lima Road, and you’re near Interstate 69, but it’s still right up against farmland.” Add in some of the top-rated schools in the area, and it’s no wonder why Northwest Fort Wayne is a popular pick for families.
Modern living outgrowing existing Craftsmans
Across the numerous subdivisions in Northwest Fort Wayne, most are planned communities with flat, winding streets lined by sidewalks and a few humble trees dotting the neat lawns. “All of Fort Wayne is expanding, so there’s a lot of new construction,” Bowen says. There are plenty of established homes, too, with builds ranging from the 1970s onward. While there is some variation in style, with the occasional Craftsman or Colonial Revival, most homes are contemporary constructions with wood or vinyl siding and stone accents framing a prominent two-car garage. A modest three-bedroom ranch-style house can sell for $170,000, whereas a four-bedroom home with over an acre to spread out on can cost as much as $700,000. On average, however, the median single-family home price is $265,000.
This Northwest Fort Wayne corner lot has a lot of space for outdoor activities.
Residents of Fort Wayne's Northwest are close to shopping and restaurants.
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200-plus courses for college and career prep
Northwest Fort Wayne is zoned for two public school districts. South of Dupont Road, students can attend Fort Wayne Community Schools. To the north, parents can send their kids to the highly sought-after Northwest Allen County Schools, ranked by Niche as the best school district in the Fort Wayne area. Young students might enroll at Hickory Center Elementary and Carroll Middle, which are both located in the neighborhood. They can continue their education at Carroll High, where students are prepared for the future with graduation requirements that center employable skills supplemented by a robust course catalog that’s over 200 classes long. All three Northwest Allen County schools score an A rating from Niche, and Carroll High ranks as the No. 2 best public high school in the Fort Wayne area.
Fort Wayne's Hickory Center Elementary School is part of the Northwest Allen County Schools.
Fort Wayne's Carroll Middle School has 946 students.
Fort Wayne Carroll High School has a student teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
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Communing with nature and wildlife
Farms are a dime a dozen on the more rural roads along the western edge of the neighborhood, though there’s only one worth knowing by name. Salomon Farm has been a working farm since 1871, but the historic homestead has since been turned into a public park. The scenic setting makes it a popular venue for weddings, but the farm is also host to a number of other activities, from a weekly farmers market to seasonal events like Christmas on the Farm. The Salomon Loop walkway connects to the Pufferbelly Trail, which features nearly 7 miles of paved paths. On hot days, kids can cool off at Buckner Park, which has a “sprayground” splash pad. Renovated in July 2023, the park also has a large pavilion and playground, so parents can keep an eye on the kids from the shade.
Welcome to Fort Wayne's Salomon Farm.
Fort Wayne's Salomon Farm has many animals to visit.
Fort Wayne's Buckner Park is just under 200 acres.
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Fresh sushi and crafty martinis
Lima Road is the main shopping corridor, with big-box stores and local restaurants clustered along the thoroughfare. Residents can pick up groceries and other everyday needs from Meijer or the Walmart Supercenter. For specialty shops, Glenbrook Square shopping mall is located nearby and houses everything from department stores to boutiques. Across the area, the dining scene encompasses both fast-food chains and hip eateries. Black Canyon is a local favorite for a night out, serving New American dishes from its wood-fired grill and offering a long martini menu with a sleek atmosphere to match. Those with a taste for international fare might prefer Asakusa; the Japanese restaurant’s strip mall exterior might appear unassuming, but patrons swear by the sushi as some of the freshest in town.
Fort Wayne's Black Canyon restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Fort Wayne.
The bar at Fort Wayne's Black Canyon has a wonderful bourbon menu.
Northwest Fort Wayne's, Asakusa serves some of the best sushi in the city.
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While bordering farm land, Fort Wayne's Northwest is only 20 minutes from downtown.
Trips to the airport
Most areas in the neighborhood can reach downtown Fort Wayne in 10 miles or less than 25 minutes via Lima Road. For getaways that require air travel, the Fort Wayne International Airport is 30 minutes or 16 miles south on I-69. Dupont Hospital is also located right off the Interstate, meaning residents have easy access to emergency services.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Northwest Fort Wayne Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $284,900, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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