Last Sold Price
3 beds2,485 sqft$46/sqft
655 3rd St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Description

Pending but taking back up offers. 1800's charmer near the heart of downtown! Sitting majestically on 1.5 lots, there is curb appeal galore as the covered front porch welcomes you home. Once inside the parlor, notice the original woodwork & columns that grace the house & the original gas light fixture, as well! Leaded and stained glass windows enhance the character. Lots of built-ins & front and back wooden staircases. The main floor has a living room, dining room, wood burning fireplace (just redone...Pending but taking back up offers. 1800's charmer near the heart of downtown! Sitting majestically on 1.5 lots, there is curb appeal galore as the covered front porch welcomes you home. Once inside the parlor, notice the original woodwork & columns that grace the house & the original gas light fixture, as well! Leaded and stained glass windows enhance the character. Lots of built-ins & front and back wooden staircases. The main floor has a living room, dining room, wood burning fireplace (just redone with new chimney liners & caps), huge kitchen with exposed brick stack & a laundry room/half bath with an updated custom made-to-match BARN door! Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and another room that could either be a walk-in closet, nursery or office space (windows but no closet), large full bath and an authentic 1800's SLEEPING PORCH! There is a 3rd floor finished attic space (perfect YOGA studio). Basement has windows & another full bath, workshop, wash sink and plenty of room for storage! Close to Wells St Corridor and The River Greenway!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/12/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jodi Skowronek • North Eastern Group Realty

Property Details for 655 3rd Street

Status
MLS #
201819455
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$420 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Site-Built Home
Year Built
1895
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,545 SF
Style
Two Story
Architectural Style
Historic
Subdivision
Strodels
Waterfront
No
Water Features
None
Garage/Number Of Cars
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$352,500

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

Fort Wayne, IN

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Location

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Building Information for 655 3rd Street

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,545 SF

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Property Information for 655 3rd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Allen County
  • City: Fort Wayne
  • Zip + 4: 2720
  • Zip Code: 46808
  • State: IN
  • Township: Wayne
  • Cross Street: Wells
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Fips Code: 18003
  • Directions To Property: West State Blvd to Wells turn south then West on 3rd St.
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $420
  • Association Dues $: $.00
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2017
  • Parcel Number Id: 02-12-02-109-004.000-074
School Information
  • School District: Fort Wayne Community
  • Elementary: Bloomingdale
  • Middle School: Lakeside
  • High School: North Side
Parking
  • Garage Length: 18.0
  • Garage Width: 18.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.1273
  • Lot Dimensions: 36x154
  • Lot Number: 4
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 1040.0
  • Total Square Feet: 3884.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 1086.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 5545.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 2485.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 1040.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 2485.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 324.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 359.0
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Main Level Sqft: 1040.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Age: 123
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: Public
  • Sewer: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Attic Storage, Attic-Walk-up, Built-In Bookcase, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Laminate, Crown Molding, Deck Open, Firepit, Foyer Entry, Laundry-Chute, Natural Woodwork, Patio Open, Pocket Doors, Porch Covered, Porch Enclosed, Range/Oven Hk Up Gas/Elec, Utility Sink, Wiring-Security System, Workshop, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Main Floor Laundry, Custom Cabinetry
  • Common Amenities: Sidewalks
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Fence: Privacy
  • Outbuilding 1: None
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Daylight, Unfinished
  • Cooling: Window
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet
  • Heating/Fuel: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 1
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 11
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 3
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 3
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 11.0
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
  • Extra Room Desc: sleeping porch
  • Extra Room Length: 22.0
  • Extra Room Level: Upper
  • Extra Room Width: 8.0
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 8.0
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Laundry Room Width: 7.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 30.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 14.0
  • Den Length: 11.0
  • Den Level: Upper
  • Den Width: 11.0

Property History for 655 3rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1291224736

$115,500
Jun 12, 2018

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201819455

$115,500
May 12, 2018

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201819455

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1291224736

$115,500
06/12/2018

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201819455

$115,500
05/12/2018

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201819455

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 655 3rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$19,100Additions$199,100Total$218,200
Tax Record2025$2,236 ($186 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,827 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,827 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,162 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1962CountyALLENAPN02-12-02-109-004.000-074Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 655 3rd Street

This home is within Fort Wayne Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bloomingdale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lakeside Middle School
Public6 to 8

North Side High School
Public9 to 12

Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 655 3rd Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
$115,500
3
2,485
5,545
$29,000
2
1,136
5,425
2,700
2
1,478
5,355
$79,900
4
1,744
5,532
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2
2,056
10,902

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