Sunnybrook Acres
Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Allen County 46835
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.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.
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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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Malcolm Longerbeam
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michelle Sinn
Michelle Sinn
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(260) 408-9622
84 Total Sales
1 in Sunnybrook Acres
$200,000 Price
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Mary Sherer
Mary Sherer
ERA Crossroads
(260) 376-7955
393 Total Sales
1 in Sunnybrook Acres
$147,500 Price
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Marcus Christlieb
Marcus Christlieb
F.C. Tucker Fort Wayne
(260) 376-4917
152 Total Sales
1 in Sunnybrook Acres
$215,000 Price
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Nicholas Krauter
Nicholas Krauter
Schrader RE and Auction/Fort Wayne
(260) 376-7789
147 Total Sales
3 in Sunnybrook Acres
$135K - $166K Price Range
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Brittany Meza
Brittany Meza
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Group
(260) 888-8078
159 Total Sales
1 in Sunnybrook Acres
$131,000 Price
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David Mervar
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David Mervar
Responds QuicklyBeer & Mervar REALTORS
(260) 264-7458
61 Total Sales
3 in Sunnybrook Acres
$125K - $185K 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
Parkview Family Park
Praise Park
Rocket Park
Imperial Gardens Park (Unnamed)
Transit
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
Sunnybrook Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunnybrook Acres, Fort Wayne sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunnybrook Acres, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $206,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$207,450
Median Sale Price
$206,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$210,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
323
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,487
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,522
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
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
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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