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Westfield has a laid-back vibe near vibrant attractions and recreation
The excitement of Downtown Fort Wayne gives way to a gentle hum in Westfield. The community offers a wealth of outdoor recreation along the St. Marys River, including trails, parks and places to go kayaking. Being close to downtown Fort Wayne and the repurposed Electric Works campus also means you don't have to go far from home for cool spots to dine, shop or hang out. With bikeable streets, public transit and quick routes into downtown, Westfield is a connected and convenient place to live.
A view from above reveals the mature trees that blanket Fort Wayne's Westfield neighborhood.
Westfield is conveniently close to Downtown Fort Wayne.
This two-story duplex is one of several housing styles in the neighborhood.
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Outdoor recreation on and around the St Marys River
When it comes to the outdoors, Westfield has plenty to love. “Fort Wayne, in general, offers outstanding outdoor recreation throughout all four seasons,” says Cory Allen, a Fort Wayne Realtor with The Regan and Ferguson Group. He’s been assisting homebuyers in the area for over 15 years. “The city has intentionally embraced the three rivers that we have here.” St. Marys River runs right along the side of Westfield, and you can take in riverside views along the St. Marys Pathway, an 8-mile trail along the city’s extensive greenway loop. The neighborhood's pocket green space Study Park is where locals can shoot hoops on the basketball court. Nearby Swinney Park has a playground, disc golf and waterside stops for fishing. Allen says that kayaking is also a huge pastime, regardless of where you end up in the city, due to its easy accessibility to several rivers.
Westfield residents take advantage of the St. Marys Trail.
Locals play basketball at Study Park.
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Traditional suburban homes line Westfield's streets
A walk along the sidewalks in Westfield will take you past homes with vintage vibes built between 1920 and 1970. Common architectural styles include classic bungalows, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes. “Fort Wayne, in general, sits in a bubble. We don’t see huge dips and valleys or super highs. It’s a stable place for real estate," says Heather Regan, co-owner and Realtor with Regan and Ferguson Group. “Your dollar goes a lot farther in Fort Wayne than most places around the country.” Renovated homes in Westfield usually sell between the low $100,000s to the mid-$200,000s, but investment properties can absolutely sell for much lower.
A large front porch is a feature of some neighborhood bungalows.
Westfield features some small, affordable homes for residents.
Cottages and Cape Cods are popular in Fort Wayne's Westfield neighborhood.
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Shopping and dining are a vibe at Electric Works' Union Street Market
Westfield’s spot next to West Central and downtown Fort Wayne means you’re never far from locally owned restaurants and shops, and close enough for just a short bike ride or drive. Allen points out how close the neighborhood is to Electric Works, a multiuse dining, shopping and housing area that has become extremely popular with locals. “The recently revitalized Electric Works campus is a major highlight,” he says. “The General Electric campus closed in 2015 and went through a $300 million transformation.”
Eateries at Electric Works include:
Crane Bar, an upbeat sports bar where you can catch a game along with a good beer
Pasta di Guy, offering fresh and traditional Italian dishes
The Berry, an ice cream stand that uses seasonal ingredients
While at Electric Works, you can buy locally sourced produce at Plowshares at the Market, an agricultural cooperative. Commercial chains like Save A Lot and George’s International Market cater to all other grocery needs.
Westfield residents can dine at Pikoso Burrito Co. and O-Cha Thai, at Union Street Market.
George's International Market provides a convenient grocery store for the area.
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Education with Fort Wayne Community Schools and beyond
Like the rest of the city, Westfield is zoned to the Fort Wayne Community School District, and Indiana has school choice with open enrollment periods. Study Elementary is located right in the neighborhood. Westfield is also home to the private, faith-based St. Joseph Catholic School and is near Canterbury School, a highly rated kindergarten through 12th-grade college-prep institution.
Neighborhood children may attend Study Elementary School.
St. Joseph Catholic School in Westfield.
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Getting around Fort Wayne via bus and car
Using Jefferson Boulevard or Broadway, you can easily get into downtown Fort Wayne in under 10 minutes by car. Because of Westfield’s nearby greenways, sidewalks and quiet streets, the neighborhood is pretty bikeable and walkable. There are bus stops along main roads throughout the community, so navigating around Fort Wayne on public transit is a breeze. Interstate 69 is the city’s major thoroughfare, linking to other metro areas. For flight options, Fort Wayne International Airport is only 7 miles away.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westfield
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westfield, Fort Wayne sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Westfield, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $107,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming two-story home over a partially finished basement features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths including one full and one half, a fenced in back yard, and a detached two car garage. Located a few minutes from Electric Works, Clyde Theater, and downtown Fort Wayne. Updates in 2023 or so included a new furnace, new central air, and most windows. The layout includes on the main level two of the bedrooms,
Plenty of options for this 1/4 acre DOUBLE lot (319 & 320), zoned R3! Ready to be your new investment property, come build what you want! Great location and nice large level lot with easy access. Take a look today!
2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home on a quiet low traffic street with off street parking. Washer/dryer, range and refrigerator provided. Close to schools, public transportation lines, shopping, dining and only 1 minute from the River Greenway! No inside smoking or vaping. No aggressive breed dogs.
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