Fort Wayne Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Indiana

Fort Wayne Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Indiana

Life in this lovely Indiana community is balanced by atmosphere, scenery, affordability and activity. It isn’t surprising that the city has been the recipient of lifestyle awards such as the All-America City designation and the City of Livability Award. Its neighborhoods, framed by several golf courses and the convergence of three rivers, are simply beautiful. Add to that there's abundance of economic and recreational opportunities. Fort Wayne real estate options consist of detached, single-family homes for sale, condominiums, townhouses and undeveloped land real estate. With a population of about 208,000, the city is established, but not crowded. The community’s economic roots are in agriculture. With a progressive attitude towards business, however, the city has diversified its economy into manufacturing, healthcare, social services and insurance. The healthcare presence is particularly strong, as it is home to several hospitals and state-of-the-art treatment centers. Public education in the city is managed by four different school districts, including Fort Wayne Community Schools, East Allen County Schools, Southwest Allen County Schools and Northwest Allen County Schools. FWCS serves more than 32,000 students and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5. In addition, there are an abundant number of private and parochial schools available as well. The Canterbury School, a non-denominational organization focused on a high level of academic progress, beginning with Pre-K and continuing through grade 12. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 9-1 in most class rooms, the school is academically oriented with emphasis on the “whole” student, including the fine arts and a wide variety of participatory sports. “Integrity in all things,” is the Canterbury credo, and is applied within the entire student body. Concordia Lutheran High School is located close to the IPFW campus, and is well known for its academics, sports, and student ROTC program. Geared also toward the highly motivated student, it offers a wide and diverse curriculum to its students, grades 9 through 12. Recreation in the community is concentrated around the arts, the outdoors and shopping. With the solid ice hockey team, the Komets, a minor league baseball team, the Wizards, and a football team in the offering there is much to do for the sports fan. The city has extensive public facilities and programs, plus many golf courses, shops, homes for sale and entertainment venues.