Despite its name, Tanbark Trails isn’t a secluded neighborhood with pathways cut through deep woods. Instead, this suburban pocket touches Interstate 469, taking residents southwest for their downtown commutes. “It’s a great location because there are shops and restaurants nearby and you can get to everything else in about 15 minutes, but the neighborhood still feels quiet,” says Realtor Jesus Nino of the Douglass Home Team. The area is also known for its larger, more tranquil residential lots and well-kept streets.
Affordable ranch and split-level homes
Homes in Tanbark Trails sit along gently curving streets that end in cul-de-sacs with small but neatly landscaped islands in the center. Sidewalks are wide enough for a stroll while enjoying the shade of the mature oak trees. “When it’s warm out, you’ll see lots of neighbors walking around. It’s pretty peaceful,” says Nino. The 1980s and '90s-era homes reflect a variety of architecture, with ranch- and split-level styles being the most common. Homes with Tudor flairs or more modern features like asymmetrical roofs appear every few lots or so, as do stone accents and more unusual touches like all-wood siding. “Affordability is a factor out there, and it looks like the lots all have at least a third of an acre,” says Realtor Warren Barnes of North Eastern Group Realty. Prices typically range from $215,000 to $300,000.
Tanbark in Fort Wayne has stunning ranch style homes with unique style.
Find large homes with spacious yards at Tanbark in Fort Wayne.
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Shoaff Park offers outdoor fun
Residents don’t have to go far for outdoor fun. Shoaff Park is 2 miles to the west and has sand volleyball courts, pickleball courts and multipurpose fields. The park also has its own golf course overlooking the St. Joseph River and a pavilion. The Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA is also close, situated along St. Joe Center Road, making it a great nearby alternative on rainy days. Aside from the standard gym amenities, it also has a sensory room to make the Y more accessible to those with sensory-processing conditions.
Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne has a playground for kids to enjoy.
Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne has an 18-hole golf course
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Big-box stores along Maplecrest Road, with local restaurants close by
Shopping clusters around the intersections along Maplecrest Road. Residents can pick up groceries at the Kroger along St. Joe Center Road or grab other everyday needs farther south at the Target at Stellhorn Road. While fast-food chains are close, it’s the locally owned joints that are most popular. Shigs in Pit Barbecue lies a mile south for comfort food and craft beers in a casual atmosphere. Casa Grille Italiano serves classic dishes such as wood-fired pizzas. There’s also Zesto Ice Cream, a regional soft-serve chain open seasonally.
Shigs in Pit is a great restaurant near Tanbark in Fort Wayne.
Tanbark locals love to shop for groceries at the nearby Kroger Marketplace in Fort Wayne.
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Northrop High School is a public school in Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Community Schools offer strong athletics to future athletes
Students can attend Willard Shambaugh Elementary, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Jefferson Middle gets a C-plus rating overall. Northrop High completes the list with another B-minus rating and 16 state championships across its 12 sports offerings.
Tanbark is a quick commute and easily accessible in Fort Wayne.
Hop on Interstate 469 and head into downtown Fort Wayne
An entrance to Interstate 469 is located right on the northern edge of the neighborhood, meaning residents have easy access to all of Fort Wayne and beyond with connections to Interstate 69. Downtown Fort Wayne is approximately a 20-minute or 8-mile drive away. The Citilink bus does not extend to Tanbark Trails, as the closest stop is 2 miles south of the neighborhood, making the area a car-dependent one. The Fort Wayne International Airport can be reached via a 24-mile, 30-minute drive.
Flooding in Fort Wayne
Flooding in Fort Wayne isn’t common, but major incidents of property damage have occurred intermittently over recent decades. This is largely due to the city’s three intersecting rivers, of which the St. Joseph River, less than 1 mile west of Tanbark Trails, is one. First Street designates the city’s flood risk as “moderate.”
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Praise Park
Rocket Park
Imperial Gardens Park (Unnamed)
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
35 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Tanbark Trails
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
3
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 Tanbark Trails, Fort Wayne sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Tanbark Trails, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $271,666, up 8% 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
472
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,785
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,595
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
College Graduates
23.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
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®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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