Renaissance Pointe Facts

Renaissance Pointe is a front porch community that will have over 400 households in central Fort Wayne. Nearly $15 million in physical improvements will be made to existing streets, alleys and park strips. There will be beautiful walkways and bike trails and a park within the community. A $7 million YMCA will serve as a community resource for family recreation offering a full gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness programs, indoor games, and an outdoor water park and green park area. Currently, Renaissance Pointe has about 165 existing homeowners who are eligible to apply for renovation grants to make improvements on their homes. Nearly 350 newly constructed homes will be added to the neighborhood.

Living choices include a mix of single family homes, townhouses and condominiums. The Master Plan calls for balance between the rehabilitation of existing owner-occupied homes and new home construction. New homes are valued from the low $100,000’s to just under $200,000. All new and existing property owners shall be included in the Renaissance Pointe Home Association, the active governing body of the neighborhood.   

Renaissance Pointe Master Plan

36 total blocks	67 acres
270 new single family homes	95,000 square feet of new commercial space
80 new townhomes	$60 million of new private investment
30 new live/work condominiums	$700,000 per year increase to area tax base

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Existing Homes Commercial Buildings New Homes Public Service Buildings New Townhomes Public Park Greenspace Pavement

Renaissance Pointe Homebuyer Incentives for New and Existing Homeowners

Several financial incentives and unique finance opportunites have been developed for the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood. These incentives may be unique to the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood and not availalbe in other areas of Ft. Wayne.

1. 30-year fixed rate mortgage loans with attractive interest rates and promotions.
2. Down payment grants. All buyers eligible for a limited time.
3. Approximately a $700 per year savings on property taxes for 5 years.
4. Potential tax deductions for tax qualified energy efficient homes.
5. Lot and landscaping included in the price of the new home.
6. Ideal Builders buyers receive builder price promotions.
7. Ideal Builders buyers receive discounts on appliances, electronics, security systems, cable services, and other home systems.
8. Ideal Builders buyers receive product discounts on Sears Catalog items.
9. Ideal Builders Buyers receive $500 towards an interior decorator’s package.