$209,036Average Value$129Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Sunnybrook Acres offers suburban living on Fort Wayne's outskirts
Sunnybrook Acres offers a quiet, suburban neighborhood with comparatively affordable price points just 8 miles outside of Downtown Fort Wayne. Here, you’ll enjoy easy access to outdoor amenities like Riverbend Golf Course and Shoaff Park along the St. Joseph River, as well as convenient access to stores and restaurants. While the neighborhood is car-dependent, it’s close to major roads, giving you quick connections to downtown Fort Wayne and essential services.
The Sunnybrook Acres neighborhood sign welcomes residents each time they drive past.
Colorful trees and flowers surround homes in Sunnybrook Acres.
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Midcentury homes on spacious lots for homebuyers
In Sunnybrook Acres, streets are quiet, lawns are nicely mowed and the atmosphere is distinctly suburban. Here, you’ll mostly find ranch-style homes and split-levels from the 1950s and 1960s, with an occasional contemporary property jumping into the mix. “With the new building downtown, it’s gotten more expensive. You can definitely find more affordable options here, near the outskirts of the city limits,” says Travis Striggle, a Realtor with Mike Thomas Associates with nearly a decade of experience selling homes. The sales price range, for the most part, falls between the high $100,000s and mid $200,000s. Investment properties can sell for much lower, and completely remodeled homes for much higher, into the mid-$300,000 range.
Small historic Colonial homes add character to the area.
New traditional style homes add variety to the Sunnybrook Acres neighborhood.
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Recreation of all kinds by the riverside
Locals can pop right over to the public Riverbend Golf Course, which was designed by Ernie Schrock by the curve of the St. Joseph River in 1972. Nearby Shoaff Park also touches the St. Joseph River, and you go for a jog along the riverside walkway, play some rounds on the disc golf course or launch a kayak into the water. Parkview North Family Park is just a few miles north, so you can get there within a quick drive, offering a modern, accessible playground, paved trailways and an amphitheater that hosts live music in the summer.
Fish feeding is popular from the bridge in Parkview Family Park.
Parkview Family Park is a newer addition on this side of Fort Wayne.
Parkview Family Park has a picnic shelter and gazebo.
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Grabbing a meal at nearby locally owned spots and running errands
While the area has fewer restaurants and errand stops than hubs such as downtown Fort Wayne, you still have plenty of nearby options when it comes to going out for a meal or popping into a grocery store. There are plenty of locally owned eateries around Sunnybrook Acres, including:
River Bend Pizza, a carry-out only pizza shop with funky vintage interior design
Shigs in Pit Barbecue & Brew, for soul food and cold beer
Corner Pocket Pub, upbeat with billiards, bar food and live music on the weekends
Kroger is close by the neighborhood, and Nolt’s Marketplace serves fresh deli meats, preserves and cheeses. Within a 6-mile radius, usually about a 10-minute drive, are big-box stores like Target, Kohl’s and Walmart.
Riverbend Pizza features a colorful wall advertisement that stands out.
Small businesses play an important role in the Sunnybrook Acres community.
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Schooling options for kids in Sunnybrook Acres
Even though Sunnybrook Acres sits near the outskirts of the city, it’s still zoned to the Fort Wayne Community School District, and Indiana has school choice with open enrollment periods. One school, Willard Shambaugh Elementary, is found right at the edge of the neighborhood, and plenty of others are nearby for easy commuting. The schools that Sunnybrook Acres are zoned to have average ratings, and the area has a few private, faith-based options.
Willard Shambaugh Elementary School is a popular public school in the area.
Northrop High School has a clearly marked entrance for students and visitors.
Our Lady Catholic School offers elementary education in the area.
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Getting around Fort Wayne
Living in Sunnybrook Acres means being pretty reliant on a car to get around the city, as public transportation like bus service can only be found outside of the neighborhood. Several city roads lead to downtown Fort Wayne, 7 miles away, about a 15- to 20-minute drive. The neighborhood is right by interstates 69 and 469, which can quickly get you to essentials like Dupont Hospital and Fort Wayne International Airport.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunnybrook Acres
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunnybrook Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunnybrook Acres, Fort Wayne sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunnybrook Acres, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $200,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$212,900
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$200,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$170,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$129
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
324
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,499
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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
Below the national average
$79,597
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
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
40/ 100
Somewhat walkable
Walkability®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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