Sawmill Woods
Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Allen County 46835
$185,817
Average Value
$139
Average Price per Sq Ft
Comfy '80s condos
Sawmill Woods condos were built in the mid-1980s, featuring vinyl siding with earth-toned trim or stone accents. Condos come in two styles. The first is a carriage-style condo that plays off a traditional duplex but has adjoining single-car garages in the middle rather than adjoining interior walls. The second style features two detached homes facing opposite directions but connected by their rear walls.“People tend to stay put around here unless they have to move, like for a family change or to downsize,” says Yoder, and Sawmill Woods is a great option for anyone looking for a well-priced, smaller space. Most condos offer two bedrooms with 1,200 square feet and sell as low as $120,000 or as high as $180,000 with modern updates. For larger homes, a few streets of custom single-family homes not part of the HOA offer up to 2 acres and have three or four bedrooms, around 2,600 square feet and price tags in the mid-$300,000s to $400,000s. Nearby, Schoaff Park Villas, a family-owned apartment complex, provides rental options.
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HOA amenities and Shoaff Park
With an active outdoor community, the HOA-maintained pool, tennis courts, playground and community clubhouse keep condo owners busy, but when locals want more outdoor space, they head to Shoaff Park. Set on the banks of the St. Joseph River, the park offers 184 acres of woodlands and open green spaces. Locals boat on the river, play 18 holes at the par-54 golf course and hike miles of trails. A modern playground entertains the younger crowd with rock walls and a splash pad, and families join at picnic pavilions to celebrate special events.Fort Wayne Community Schools
Fort Wayne Community School System offers a lottery system, but if choosing schools zoned to Sawmill Woods, early learners can start at St. Joseph Central Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Middle schoolers head to C-plus-rated Jefferson Middle School, where they can participate in athletic, anime and academic clubs. The final step is Northrop High School, which receives a B-minus from Niche and offers an award-winning marching band, show choir and speech team.
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University events and comedy clubs
“Fort Wayne’s a good small 'big' city,” says Yoder. “There’s always something to do.” For Sawmill residents, the Summit City Comedy Club waits just a mile away for a night out and offers plenty of laughs. Purdue University Fort Wayne, just 2 miles away, offers a wealth of events, from classical music concerts to theater and dance performances to a full range of men's and women's athletics. And every September, the Johnny Appleseed Festival pulls crowds from all over the region.
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St. Joe Center Road and I-69
Sawmill Woods is within 5 miles of I-69 and Indiana State Road 930, and it's bordered by St. Joe Center Road, a major east-west artery. These roads provide easy access to Downtown Fort Wayne, nearby health care and other major freeways. For more extended travel, the Fort Wayne International Airport is 15 miles to the south, and the Waterloo Amtrak station is a little over 20 miles north.Abundant shopping in Fort Wayne
Kroger Marketplace, about 1 mile to the east, is where neighbors stock their pantries and stop for a quick hello at the in-store Starbucks. Or they skip the groceries and get food to go at Bamboo Garden Chinese takeout, Little Caesars Pizza or BonBon's coffee shop. When friends want to let off a little steam, Corner Pocket Pub, a local watering hole, sits 1 mile to the west with pool tables, pub fare, live music and a patio. For retail therapy, Target is a quick 2 miles southeast, and The Northcrest Shopping Center, 4 miles southwest, offers TJ Maxx, Kohl's, Best Buy and Old Navy.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joel Essex
Joel Essex
Joel Essex Real Estate, LLC
(260) 264-8830
61 Total Sales
1 in Sawmill Woods
$131,000 Price
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Marcus Christlieb
Marcus Christlieb
F.C. Tucker Fort Wayne
(260) 376-4917
150 Total Sales
1 in Sawmill Woods
$166,900 Price
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Tim Tower
Tim Tower
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(260) 286-5280
141 Total Sales
1 in Sawmill Woods
$110,000 Price
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Tina Stuckey
Tina Stuckey
RE/MAX Results
(260) 619-4625
107 Total Sales
1 in Sawmill Woods
$172,500 Price
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Regi Miller
Regi Miller
Responds QuicklyMike Thomas Assoc., Inc
(260) 271-7052
87 Total Sales
1 in Sawmill Woods
$157,000 Price
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Andrew Morken
Andrew Morken
Responds QuicklyMorken Real Estate Services, Inc.
(260) 854-1054
69 Total Sales
2 in Sawmill Woods
$173K - $175K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Mengerson Nature Preserve
Brister Spring Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Majestic Grassy Knoll
Praise Park
Imperial Gardens Park (Unnamed)
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sawmill Woods | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sawmill Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sawmill Woods, Fort Wayne sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sawmill Woods, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $173,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$175,000
Median Sale Price
$173,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$240,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$172,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$139
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
256
Median Year Built
1984
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,861
On par with the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,287
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,373
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
38,768
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$645 - $895 per month
- Shoaff Park Villas
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 364+ Sq Ft
- 4584 Jason Dr
- Fort Wayne, IN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
740
Median Age
35
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,111
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,420
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
26.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
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®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 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.
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