$195,616Average Value$144Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Subdivisions right by the interstate
Sunnybrook Acres is a small Fort Wayne subdivision bordered by the St. Joseph River and major roads that connect to other parts of the city. "Sunnybrook Acres has smaller homes than some other subdivisions nearby, but homes are less expensive, and because it's right by I-469, it's so easy to get anywhere you want to go," says Realtor Jane Yoder of Re/Max Results. This combination of affordability and yards ranging from a quarter- to half-acre makes Sunnybrook Acres attractive to homebuyers, so much so that homes will sometimes sell within a few days of going on the market. Well-kept mid-century homes shaded by tall trees simply add to the appeal.
A variety of '50s and '60s homes
Neat, intersecting streets branch off St. Joe Road. Neighborbood streets lack sidewalks, but the front yards and driveways are spacious. Ranch-styles and split-levels from the 1950s and 1960s are common, with an occasional contemporary home from the last decade mixed in. "People are putting money back into these homes and increasing their value with remodels," says Yoder. Depending on the square footage, buyers will find that ranch-styles range in price between $90,000 and $215,000. Split-levels lean closer to the $240,000 or $260,000 mark. Those not in the market for a home can rent at the Wood Creek Apartments on the southeast corner.
Small historic colonial homes are in need of some renovation in Sunnybrook Acres.
Colorful trees and flowers will surround homes in Sunnybrook Acres.
There are beautiful craftsman style homes in Sunnybrook Acres.
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Parks and golf courses along the river
Locals can often be found at the aptly named Riverbend Golf Course, which the St. Joseph River wraps around. A second golf course lies a quarter-mile south at Shoaff Park, where kids can explore the adjacent playground and splash pad. Shoaff Park also touches the St. Joseph River, where residents can walk the waterfront path. “It’s still within city limits, and you’re kind of close to the Rivergreenway trails,” says Realtor Warren Barnes of North Eastern Group Realty. Parkview North Family Park lies a few miles north, offering a modern playground for all abilities, paved trails, and an amphitheater for live shows.
Dog walking is always a great exercise in Parkview Family Park
Parkview Family Park is a new addition to the area of this side of Fort Wayne.
Parkview Family Park is about 5 mins drive from Sunnybrook Acres neighborhood.
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Grabbing some pizza or soul food
This side of Fort Wayne has fewer restaurants, but they tend to be locally owned, like River Bend Pizza. This carry-out only pizza shop features a vintage interior design. The River Bend Deli Mart just across the parking lot has the standard gas station convenience items. Those in the mood for soul food make the mile and a half drive south to Shigs in Pit Barbecue, a locally owned staple. Kroger is one intersection farther south, while the smaller grocer, Nolt’s Marketplace, lies in the opposite direction. This shop serves fresh deli meats, preserves and cheeses.
Residents from Sunnybrook Acres like to drive to Meijer Market to get groceries.
Joanna`s Family restaurant is offering home style dishes to Sunnybrook Acres.
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Komets and the Allen County Fair
Downtown Fort Wayne is only 8 miles south of Sunnybrook Acres. With a newly revitalized riverfront, it offers events, festivals and fun for locals year-round. But locals find plenty of fun closer to home, too, like cheering on the hometown Komets hockey team at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 5 miles to the south. For family fun, folks head 9 miles north to the Allen County Fair in June, 5 miles south to the Johnny Appleseed Festival in September or 3 miles south for Holiday Pops at the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Center in December.
Attending class in Sunnybrook Acres
Students can attend Shambaugh Elementary, a neighborhood school that gets a B-minus from Niche. They then move to Jefferson Middle School, which gets a C-plus overall. Northrop High rounds out the list with a B-minus and an award-winning marching band.
Our Lady Catholic School offers elementary education to Sunnybrook Acres students.
Willard Shambaugh Elementary School is a popular public school in Sunnybrook Acres.
Northrop High School in Fort Wayne makes sure to put all of its effort in its students.
Jefferson Middle School in Northeast Fort Wayne is a well loved by families and students alike.
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Driving the commute to downtown
Although Sunnybrook Acres is more on the outskirts of Fort Wayne, the 8-mile drive takes 18 minutes with good traffic. It is impractical to take the bus into downtown, because the closest stop is a mile outside the neighborhood, and even then, the ride lasts 40 minutes. The same is true for traveling short distances. Fort Wayne International Airport is 25 miles away.
PFA chemicals
For the past few decades, more than 20 businesses have introduced PFA pollutants into the environment, the city claims in a lawsuit. Although the drinking water is not contaminated, noticeable levels of these PFAs, or “forever chemicals,” were found in wastewater. To offset the $10,000 or so per year in costs for testing, the city filed a suit in July 2024 against the companies.
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Mengerson Nature Preserve
Parkview Family Park
Praise Park
Rocket Park
Imperial Gardens Park (Unnamed)
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
34 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunnybrook Acres
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunnybrook Acres, Fort Wayne sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Sunnybrook Acres, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $202,892, up 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
804
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,176
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,887
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
23.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
75.8%
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®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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