Summit Ridge
Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Allen County 46815
Classic ranch-style homes are common
Fewer than half a dozen residential streets wind their way just north of State Boulevard, an east Fort Wayne thoroughfare. Narrow sidewalks accompany wide streets, crossing private driveways at nearly every property. In Summit Ridge, red brick and vinyl-sided ranch-style homes with attached single-car garages line the streets. “The lot sizes are pretty large, so buyers there are looking for more land as well as home,” says Realtor Tandalla Jackson of Top Notch Realty, LLC. Quarter-acre lots leave plenty of room for playsets and trampolines, while unfenced front yards invite creative landscaping. Averaging around 1,500 square feet, homes here tend to sell between $175,000 and $230,000, attracting many first-time homebuyers. “If you want the suburban feel, but you don’t want to spend $400,000, this is the best bet,” says Jemison. Summit Ridge Community Living offers affordable apartments, making the neighborhood accessible to renters as well.
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Multiple ways to get outdoor exercise
Summit Ridge residents are close to multiple outdoor outlets. At Kreager Park, children of all abilities can enjoy the accessible Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground, which includes wheelchair ramps, engaging sensory activities and a seasonal splash pad. The 200-acre park is also a destination for local baseball games, soccer games, tennis matches and picnics. About three miles north of the neighborhood lies the nearly 50-acre Mengerson Nature Reserve. Residents often come here to walk the natural trails, but after a big rain, the paved paths at Bristers Spring Park are far less muddy. Kids can also explore this smaller park’s playground.
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Fort Wayne Community Schools in the neighborhood
Students can attend Glenwood Park Elementary, which gets a B overall from Niche. They then move to C-rated Lane Middle. Snider High rounds out the list with a special biomedical sciences program and a B grade. For higher education, students can apply to the nearby Purdue University Fort Wayne.
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Community events year-round
Like the rest of Fort Wayneians, Summit Ridge residents enjoy easy access to the city’s many seasonal events. These include annual traditions like the Fort Wayne Music Festival, the Hobnobben Film Festival and the long-running Three Rivers Festival held at Headwaters Park.Getting around eastern Fort Wayne
Residents can utilize the Citilink bus service to get around. A local bus stop at the corner of Karen Avenue and Reed Road offers a direct, 30-minute bus ride to Downtown Fort Wayne. Alternatively, residents can drive the four miles to work for a 12-minute commute. The Fort Wayne International Airport is south of the city, so that 14-mile drive would last nearly half an hour.A weekend at the Georgetown Square shopping center
The Georgetown Square shopping center features locally owned restaurants like the Blueberry Pancake House. Others include Ziffle’s Rib Bar and Yum Thai, which serve lunch and dinner. Kroger, Anytime Fitness and Dollar General share this area too, meeting most weekly shopping needs.
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A recent suit over PFAs
The city of Fort Wayne filed a lawsuit in July 2024 against more than 20 different companies for their role in polluting the environment with PFAs, or “forever chemicals.” The suit seeks to compensate the city for some $10,000 paid each year in tests required by the EPA. However, the drinking water isn’t the issue; instead, the chemicals have found their way into the city’s wastewater for decades.
Written By
Malcolm Longerbeam
Photography Contributed By
Jonathan Fairfield
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Aaron Hoover
Aaron Hoover
Keller Williams Realty Group
(260) 440-7670
59 Total Sales
1 in Summit Ridge
$175,000 Price
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Michelle Wyatt
Michelle Wyatt
Wyatt Group Realtors
(260) 305-0615
206 Total Sales
2 in Summit Ridge
$160K - $175K Price Range
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Candice Everage
Candice Everage
Responds QuicklyWeichert Realtors - Hoosier Heartland
(260) 233-9499
251 Total Sales
1 in Summit Ridge
$118,000 Price
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TJ Short
TJ Short
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(260) 376-4701
94 Total Sales
1 in Summit Ridge
$225,500 Price
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Paul Ueber
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Paul Ueber
Responds QuicklyReal Hoosier
42 Total Sales
1 in Summit Ridge
$187,500 Price
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Tamara Braun
Tamara Braun
Responds QuicklyEstate Advisors LLC
(260) 376-4721
255 Total Sales
1 in Summit Ridge
$165,000 Price
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
Mengerson Nature Preserve
Kreager Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Lions Park
Brister Spring Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Daryl B. Cobin Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
Rivergreenway
Jehl Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Summit Ridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Summit Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Summit Ridge, Fort Wayne sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Summit Ridge, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $222,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$230,445
Median Sale Price
$222,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$223,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
152
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,511
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
467
Median Age
43
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,167
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,561
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.8%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%
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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 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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