3 beds1,816 sqft$165/sqft
8540 Kress Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
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Description

Enjoy this little piece of country living while still being close to everything! This peaceful one acre property has been loved by the owner for many years with several great practical updates. Propane boiler heat was new in 2021 but could now be converted to natural gas since NIPSCO is servicing the area. Roof was replaced in 2013. The circle driveway has newer blacktop with tons of parking. The large 45x36 outbuilding can be used as a garage, storage, workshop or for your outdoor toys and hobbies!...Enjoy this little piece of country living while still being close to everything! This peaceful one acre property has been loved by the owner for many years with several great practical updates. Propane boiler heat was new in 2021 but could now be converted to natural gas since NIPSCO is servicing the area. Roof was replaced in 2013. The circle driveway has newer blacktop with tons of parking. The large 45x36 outbuilding can be used as a garage, storage, workshop or for your outdoor toys and hobbies! It has a cement floor as well as electrical, making it a ready-to-use space. The living room and family room create a nice flow in the home with multiple areas to gather. Original hardwood floors in the bedrooms and hallway. The main bathroom was updated with a large walk-in shower. All kitchen appliances as well as the washer & dryer, deep freezer and water softener, stay with the home. This property is ready for it's next owner to make it their own!
LISTING UPDATED: 07/18/2026 03:52 PM

  1. Listed by Lydia Sparling • Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc

Property Details for 8540 Kress Road

MLS #
202627413
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$352 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Site-Built Home
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Style
One Story
Subdivision
None
Waterfront
No
Garage/Number Of Cars
4

Location

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Building Information for 8540 Kress Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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Property Information for 8540 Kress Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Allen County
  • City: Fort Wayne
  • Zip Code: 46809
  • State: IN
  • Township: Lafayette
  • Geo Latitude: 41
  • Geo Longitude: -85
  • Fips Code: 18003
  • Directions To Property: From Airport Expressway, take Branstrator Road south. Slight right onto Kress Road. Home will be on your right at the corner of Kress and Ernst Road.
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $352
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2026
  • Parcel Number Id: 02-16-11-200-004.000-048
School Information
  • School District: MSD of Southwest Allen Cnty
  • Elementary: Lafayette Meadow
  • Middle School: Summit
  • High School: Homestead
Parking
  • Garage Length: 45.0
  • Garage Width: 36.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 262 x 166
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Square Feet: 1816.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 43560.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 1816.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 1816.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 1620.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Age: 66
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: Well
  • Well Type: Private
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Outbuilding 1: None
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Basement/Foundation: Crawl, Slab
  • Cooling: Window
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating/Fuel: Propane, Hot Water
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 6
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 1
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Main
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 11.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 8.0
  • Extra Room Desc: Mudroom / Utility Room
  • Extra Room Length: 16.0
  • Extra Room Level: Main
  • Extra Room Width: 6.0
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 7.0
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Laundry Room Width: 23.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 19.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 13.0

Property History for 8540 Kress Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2026

In Contract

Indiana Regional MLS #202627413

Jul 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202627413

$299,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2026

In Contract

Indiana Regional MLS #202627413

07/08/2026

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202627413

$299,900

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

Public Records for 8540 Kress Road

Taxable ValueLand$40,000Additions$160,200Total$200,200
Tax Record2025$352 ($29 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,632 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,632 SqFtStories1Lot Size435,600,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960CountyALLENAPN02-16-11-200-004.000-048

Schools near 8540 Kress Road

This home is within M S D Southwest Allen County Schls.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lafayette Meadow School
PublicK to 5

Summit Middle School
Public6 to 8

Homestead Senior High School
Public9 to 12

eSACS Virtual School
Public6 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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