Bisected north to south by U.S. 27 and sharing space with South Side High School, Williams Park hums with an energy second only to Downtown Fort Wayne. Older, more established homes contrast with the more modern thoroughfare which carries residents to and from work in the city center. "It's an inclusive community where changes are happening," says broker Ben Ruhl of Century 21 Bradley Realty, Inc. First-time home buyers search for a hidden gems and fixer-uppers, while longtime residents spend their Fridays at a South Side High football game or shopping downtown on a Saturday afternoon.
This spacious front porch protects from the sun on a summer day in Williams Park.
Williams Park streets are lined with larger homes for growing families.
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Older homes are drawing new buyers
Irregular blocks of residential streets cling to either side of U.S. 27, which splits into southbound and northbound lanes, with residential blocks in the middle. Simple, early 20th-century cottages and bungalows face each other along sidewalk-lined streets. “It’s established, and by that, I mean it’s just been there a long time,” says Realtor Nancey Weaver of Keller Williams Fort Wayne. “As far as Fort Wayne goes, it started where people lived on the south side of town. Now, the newer area is more north.” Williams Park is an accessible area for first-time buyers because many of the homes are due for a facelift or major repairs. Prospective residents can buy a three-bedroom fixer-upper for between $55,000 and $65,000 or a family-ready turnkey home for $100,000 to $200,000. The exact location has little impact on the pricing since all homes are no more than half a mile from South Side High and just a few hundred feet from the thoroughfare. Homes here typically sell after 39 days on the market.
Many homes in Williams Park have covered porches.
Smaller homes offer an affordable way to enter the Williams Park area.
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A day outdoors in Williams Park
The neighborhood's namesake park has been around since the late 1800s as a tiny triangle of open grass. About a quarter of a mile west sits Packard Park, often used for its basketball courts and baseball diamond. Lutheran Park and its looping walking paths are one block north. For residents on the other side of U.S. 27, there’s Weisser Park, which is also equipped with basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and a pair of tennis courts. Kids can spend time at the attached youth center or have a game of disc golf on the dedicated course.
Williams Park offers green spaces and easy access to downtown Fort Wayne.
Williams Park in Williams Park features a Citilink bus stop for those in need of transport.
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Dining at local spots
Williams Park's local businesses speak to the multicultural identity of this ethnically diverse community. Residents shop at Asian Market for its extensive selection of imported foods. Nacho's Taqueria and La Santa Anita Family Grill serve traditional Mexican meals. There are also several fast-food spots scattered around. Williams Park is also a mile from Southgate Plaza, one of the busiest shopping malls in the area. A 2-mile drive south yields a Kroger and Dollar Tree for weekly essentials.
Delicious food and friendly service awaits Williams Park residents at Nacho's Taqueria.
Southgate Plaza is home to Kroger, Williams Park's closest grocery store.
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Walkable streets with the Citilink to boot
Most neighborhood destinations are within walking distance, be it to the high school, parks or even downtown. "We are adding a lot of signage showing how far it is to get from place to place on foot or cycle," says Ruhl. "We're seeing improvements to older walkways and safety precautions that make it easier for people to get around." Commuting downtown means less than a mile or just five minutes by car. Fort Wayne's Citilink buses make stops along South Calhoun Street for a 20-minute ride to downtown. Lutheran Hospital is a 7-mile, 16-minute drive out of town and impractical to reach by bus. Fort Wayne International Airport is impossible to reach by bus since the Citilink does not extend that far outside the city.
Williams Park residents can take advantage of Fort Wayne's Citilink Bus.
Those living in Williams Park will enjoy an easy commute to downtown Fort Wayne.
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Attending class in Williams Park
Students can attend Fairfield Elementary, rated C-plus overall by Niche. They then move to Portage Middle, which gets a C grade. South Side High rounds out the list with a stellar athletics program and a C-plus rating. This walkable school operates the only Olympic-sized swimming pool in the city.
Fairfield Elementary is a public school serving Fort Wayne.
South Side High welcomes students living in the Fort Wayne community.
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Flooding in Fort Wayne
The greater Fort Wayne area carries a moderate flooding risk, according to First Street. This is largely due to the three interconnected rivers that wind through the downtown area. The closest body of water is St. Marys River, a mile west.
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Parks in this Area
Old Lutheran Park
Lafayette Park
Packard Park
Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park
Waynedale Park
Weisser Park
Williams Park
Powell Park
Waynedale Gardens
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Williams Park
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Williams Park, Fort Wayne sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Williams Park, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $115,581, down 6% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
900
Median Age
30
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,144
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,993
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.2%
College Graduates
9.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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