Shoaff Park has lovely roads and scenic trails throughout the neighborhood in Fort Wayne.
Homes right next to the park
A home in Shoaff Park comes with a key to one of the largest public recreational spaces across Fort Wayne. This neighborhood is named for its main attraction — Shoaff Park is a 185-acre expanse that offers everything from an 18-hole golf circuit to Saint Joseph River access. “An asset like Shoaff Park, with a lot of amenities, like a par 3 golf course, a frisbee golf course, soccer fields, baseball fields and just great walking paths and connectivity to our Rivergreenway trail system, all of those things are really great assets to anyone in that area of town,” says local Realtor Sam Hartman of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. Plus, the houses here are relatively accessibly priced and come with proximity to a smattering of retail and dining amenities.
An established area still loaded with value
The houses in Shoaff Park were built in the mid-to-late 20th century, from the 1950s to the 1970s. These homes are mostly ranchers and colonial-style options. The neighborhood is made up predominantly of single-family homes, but a small number of multifamily, townhomes and apartments are mixed in. Floor plans in Shoaff Park span about 1,700 square feet on average. Houses in this area come with fairly sizable lots, that start at about one-fifth of an acre and reach three-tenths of an acre. “That area skews to be on the more mature side of homes, being 50-plus years old,” says Hartman, a lifelong Fort Wayne resident. “Which ultimately results in pretty good affordability. I think the price points in that area are pretty reasonable.” Homes in this neighborhood typically sell for prices between $200,000 and $300,000.
Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne has gorgeous four square style homes.
Find your perfect ranch style home with shaded porches at Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne.
Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne has colorful homes with spacious yards.
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A school system that allows locals to hit the lottery
Kids in Shoaff Park can attend schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools system, which carries a B-minus overall grade on Niche. The district offers a lottery system that can open the door to any of the schools in the area, regardless of a resident’s address. But those who live in Shoaff Park are zoned for the C-plus-rated Northcrest Elementary, a school that offers the district’s English Language Learners program. Families across the district speak some 70 different languages. From Northcrest, students can move on to the C-rated Northwood Middle, whose course offerings include business and mass media. The B-minus-rated North Side High is next, a school with targeted programs for students interested in accounting, education, human and social services, business management, graphic imaging, TV production and radio, and computer science. Shoaff Park is also just about a mile from Purdue University Fort Wayne, with more than 200 academic programs and more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
FWCS Northcrest Elementary is loved by it's students.
Neighborhood children may attend Northwood Middle School.
North Side High School shows off it's beautiful architecture to Fort Wayne residents.
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Outdoor recreation a short jaunt away
Shoaff Park’s streets are lined with sidewalks, meaning those who live in the neighborhood are always just a stroll away from Shoaff Park itself. The park features the most amenities of any park in the city. Families can take their kids to the playground or the splash pad, golfers can hit the links, and anglers can launch a boat into the Saint Joseph River bass and catfish fishing. “That’s a very trafficked park,” Hartman says. “There’s a 2-mile loop around it. And it connects to the Rivergreenway trail, which takes you to the downtown area. It’s very well-established and utilized.” Hartman says Shoaff Park is popular for youth sports leagues as well, which utilize the baseball and softball diamonds and soccer fields here.
Praise Park has a beautiful outdoor stage with green space to enjoy local events in Fort Wayne.
Enjoy the beautiful St Joseph River at Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne.
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad water playground in North Fort Wayne.
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Waffles without leaving the neighborhood
Residents in Shoaff Park are right around the corner from the Riviera Plaza, a shopping center that includes Fort Wayne Famous Waffle Station, a popular spot for all kinds of waffle concoctions. The options include traditional chicken and waffles but also a waffle burger and a waffle breakfast sandwich. Corner Pocket Pub is another option in the plaza, a spot whose wings are well-liked. The plaza includes a Dollar General as well. There’s also a Kroger just about 2 miles down St. Joe Center Road.
Fort Wayne Famous Waffle Station is a great spot to eat in Shoaff Park.
Shoaff Park locals love to go to the Corner Pocket Pub in Fort Wayne.
Kroger Marketplace in Fort Wayne is a locals favorite nearby for grocery shopping.
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Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne is easily accessible and a quick commute.
Busing around the city
Those who live in Shoaff Park can hop on the Citilink bus from St. Joe Center Road to get around the rest of Fort Wayne. Also, drivers don’t even have to hit the highway to get to Downtown Fort Wayne. Commuters in the neighborhood can simply use North Clinton Street to jet south into the heart of town — downtown is just about 6 miles south.
Kids love the swings at Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne.
A true neighborhood gathering spot
Shoaff Park hosts periodic events including disc golf tournaments and car cruises. The list also includes the Shoaff Park Spring Spectacular in May, where there’s face painting, games, line dancing, bocce and more.
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Parks in this Area
Shoaff Park Playground and SplashPad
Majestic Grassy Knoll
Johnny Appleseed Park
Praise Park
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
30 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Shoaff Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shoaff Park, Fort Wayne sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Shoaff Park, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $223,300, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$215,000
Median Single Family Price
$215,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$215,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
74
Median Year Built
1978
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,725
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,120
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,224,036
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
559
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,777
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,755
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
31.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.5%
Below 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®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
