In a section of town notable for its residential communities, cul-de-sacs and links to nearby commercial crossroads, Oakhurst offers one thing just across a busy, divided street that many others don't: a nature preserve. “It’s a convenient area to live in,” says Realtor John Moor of Coldwell Banker Real Estate. “That general area is nice and secluded, but there’s a lot of shopping nearby, and you also have access to main roads that will take you all around Fort Wayne.” Once a farm, the Mengerson Nature Reserve provides not only a buffer between the neighborhood and one of the area’s primary retail and dining corridors, but also wooded pathways across its nearly 50 acres that make the typical urban surroundings disappear.
Oakhurst residents appreciate living so close to downtown Fort Wayne.
Oakhurst's lot sizes are decent when compared with the surrounding Fort Wayne area.
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Midcentury homes reach for value
Quarter-acre lots face each other across narrow streets, displaying a collection of split-level homes with private driveways and attached garages. Mid-century ranch-style homes offer similar features. Cape Cods are rarer but add a little architectural charm and diversity. “I would say it’s a desirable place to live for first-time home buyers, maybe people that are downsizing,” says Realtor Andrea Gates of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. Homes typically sell between $190,000 and $315,000, with the high end most often indicating a few hundred extra square feet or a fifth bedroom. “Comparatively, that area is a great place to buy. The homes hold their value,” says Moor.
Welcome to the Oakhurst neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Ranch homes are plentiful in the Oakhurst neighborhood.
Cape Cod-style homes with dormer windows can be spotted in the Oakhurst neighborhood.
Split-level and Colonial homes are found in peaceful cul-de-sacs in Oakhurst.
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Sit-down restaurants alongside a grocery store
Oakhurst’s northeast corner touches the commercial intersection of Stellhorn Road and Maplecrest Road. Residents have a Target and a Walgreens for groceries and other needs. While there, they can stop by locally owned restaurants such as Casa Grille Italiano and Los Tacos Paco. Chain restaurants also appear, including Culver’s and Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken. Fitness buffs might sign up at the Planet Fitness across the street or relax on Fridays at Cocktails Lounge, the local bar.
Casa Grille Italiano has all the essential Italian dishes Oakhurst residents love.
The Northwood Plaza is a shopping center near Oakhurst with a variety of stores and restaurants.
Oakhurst residents can unwind during happy hour at Dicky's 21 Taps.
Oakhurst residents often visit Hopsing Express for some quick and tasty Chinese food.
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Planning and preserving the greenery
While there are no traditional neighborhood parks in or around Oakhurst, residents have the Mengerson Nature Reserve at their disposal from dawn to dusk. This 47-acre tract lies inconspicuously on the north side, weaving through the woods for a mile-long hike. The reserve was originally a family farm before the development of northeast Fort Wayne. Nearby Brister Springs Park provides a more-active alternative. The developer-built green space is in neighboring Walden and offers a large playground, a basketball court, and paved paths for leisurely strolls in a picturesque residential setting. Also nearby are several ballfields where the Georgetown Little League plays.
Oakhurst children love to play on the playground at the nearby Bristers Spring Park.
Oakhurst athletes can shoot some hoops at Bristers Spring Park.
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Top state athletics and extracurriculars
Students can attend Glenwood Park Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche. They then move to Blackhawk Middle, which gets a B-minus. R Nelson Snider High rounds out the list with a B grade and is known statewide for its successful athletics programs and its marching band. The high school’s curriculum features a project-based biomedical sciences program.
Glenwood Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Blackhawk Middle School is a public school serving kids grades 6-8, located in Fort Wayne.
Snider High School is home to Fort Wayne students grades nine through twelve.
Oakhurst students can attend Purdue University Fort Wayne, a prestigious college nearby.
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Bus routes to country roads
Stellhorn Road provides quick and easy access to more rural areas east of the neighborhood, as well as downtown to the west. Residents can drive down Stellhorn Road and be downtown in 16 minutes or board the bus for the 6-mile trip and make the commute in 40 minutes. The Citilink does not extend as far as Fort Wayne International Airport, but the 16-mile drive lasts 30 minutes.
Citilink bus stops are in and around Oakhurst for residents in need of transportation.
Oakhurst's lot sizes are decent when compared with the surrounding Fort Wayne area.
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Flooding in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne carries a “moderate risk” of floods, according to RiskFactor. To mitigate the effects of potential floods, the city has over 12 miles of flood control structures in place. An early warning system is also in place to keep tabs on the city’s three intersecting rivers. This is less of a concern for Oakhurst, which is 2 miles east of the St Joseph River.
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Parks in this Area
Mengerson Nature Preserve
Kreager Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Brister Spring Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Praise Park
Rocket Park
Imperial Gardens Park (Unnamed)
Rivergreenway
Jehl Park
Payton County Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
32 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oakhurst
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakhurst, Fort Wayne sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Oakhurst, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $234,836, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
5.63 Acres in the middle of Bullerman Park Forest. Great opportunity. Swimming pools have been removed and filled in. LAND CONTRACT CONSIDERED. TERMS NEGOTIABLE.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
466
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,166
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,814
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.2%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
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®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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