$321,952Average Value$126Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Entertainment without, coziness within
Fort Wayne’s Buckingham neighborhood attracts homebuyers with its mix of quiet suburbia and scenic beauty. “There’s no neighborhood like it in Fort Wayne,” says Managing Broker Beth Walker of Fairfield Group Realtors Inc. “It has one of the largest lakes in the city, and a nice mix of single-family homes, modest villas and condos.” At the community’s center is the lake, which some residents can walk to from their backyards. Many of the properties in the Village of Buckingham and Lakes of Buckingham subdivisions were developed in the late 1980s and have maintained their curb appeal, whether it’s ranch-style condos or larger homes. Downtown Fort Wayne is a 5-mile drive, but the bulk of what residents need day-to-day is closer.
Buckingham has a wide range of housing options northeast of Ft. Wayne.
Buckingham has a 9-acre lake in its center, covered in ice in the winter.
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Well-kept homes and condos on neat yards
Buckingham’s residential streets wind around the neighborhood lake. Well-maintained yards back up to its waters, while most other homes are separated from its view. Three-bedroom ranch-styles from the 1980s appear throughout the community. Some of these are condominiums, though they are built to appear more like a single-family home. These sell for between $185,000 and $350,000. Homes of 4,000 or 5,000 square feet typically sell for $500,000 to $550,000.
A large Colonial Revival home located in the Village of Buckingham.
An attached condominium located in the South Lakes of Buckingham.
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Two parks and a lake to enjoy
Lake access is open to residents, though fishing, skating, swimming and boating are not allowed. A dock with benches allows for views of the lake, adjacent to community tennis courts and a small field suitable for soccer, football or other less-active pursuits. “The convenience of the location usually drives people to live here,” says Walker. “Residents have easy access to many of the amenities in the area, as well as the amenities inside the community.” Bristers Spring Park is about a quarter-mile north, where kids spend time on the playground. Kreager Park is also nearby, with 218 acres of recreation space that includes a fitness area, soccer fields and baseball fields. Children of all abilities can use Kreager Park’s boundless playground, the first inclusive spot of its kind in the city and state. The park’s loop trail is ideal for a low-impact walk.
Taylor's Dream is a child park specifically designed for multiple ages near Buckingham.
In addition to Taylor's Dream, there is a robust playground in Kreager Park near Buckingham.
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A bite to eat at the Georgetown Square shopping center
At its farthest point, the neighborhood is about a mile and a half from shopping and dining. Wrigley Field Bar & Grill is the local watering hole, offering pub grub and drink specials. Other spots such as Ziffle’s Rib Bar and Yum Thai are just across the parking lot. Folks can stock up on groceries at the shopping center’s Kroger.
A favorite community "watering hole" is Dicky's 21 Taps, featuring both food and drink.
Ziffle's Rib Bar is the popular spot for a delicious lunch in Georgetown Square near Buckingham.
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Attending class in Buckingham
Students can attend Haley Elementary, which gets a C-plus from Niche. They then move to Blackhawk Middle, which gets a B grade. Snider High has a championship-winning football team and also earns a B overall from Niche.
Blackhawk Middle School is a public school in Fort Wayne with a B- Niche rating.
J. Wilbur Haley Elementary School is located northeast of Ft. Wayne and holds a C+ on Niche.
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Bus routes on State Boulevard
Residents can use East State Boulevard to reach Coliseum Boulevard and get around the Fort Wayne area. Downtown Fort Wayne is a 5-mile, 15-minute drive away. Residents can also hop on the Citilink bus, which runs downtown for a 50-minute ride to work. The Fort Wayne International Airport is a 30-minute drive away for out-of-town trips.
PFAs in Fort Wayne's environment
In July 2024, the city of Fort Wayne filed a federal lawsuit claiming more than 20 companies polluted city wastewater with PFAs, so-called "forever chemicals,'' which remain in the environment. In claiming that water testing costs the city $10,000 annually, the city maintained that its drinking water wasn't affected but potential sources downstream from the city could have been.
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Parks in this Area
Mengerson Nature Preserve
Kreager Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Brister Spring Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Rivergreenway
Jehl Park
Buckingham Neighborhood Park
St Joe Little League
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
30 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Buckingham
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buckingham, Fort Wayne sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Buckingham, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $297,650, up 2% 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
856
Median Age
43
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,696
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,222
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%
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®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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