Historic West Central home directly across from Swinney Park and tennis courts, offering exceptional renovation, two spacious primary suites, a gourmet kitchen, finished lower level, and a walkable downtown location. This beautiful 3BR, 3.5BA home offers 3,400+ sq. ft. with major improvements complete, including zoned HVAC, updated plumbing and electrical, renovated kitchen and baths, unique light fixtures, leveled floors, and hardwood/tile flooring. The gourmet kitchen features quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and Thermador appliances. Both primary suites offer tiled walk-in showers, while heated floors add comfort to the upstairs right bath and basement bath. Exceptional closet space includes a walk-in closet in one suite and three closets in the other. Custom stained-glass elements by Great Panes Glass Company, original dining room pocket doors, and Ethan Allen window treatments beautifully complement the home's historic character. All new storm windows have also been installed. The fully waterproofed finished basement features a built-in bar, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, full bath, and queen Murphy bed, providing an ideal space for guests or entertaining, plus ample unfinished storage. A rare West Central find with a wraparound front porch, furnished back porch, and landscaped gardens. Enjoy being just steps from downtown shops, restaurants, parks, and Parkview Field, with Swinney Park and tennis courts directly across the street.
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Price cut: $20K (9/1)
$479,950
1025 Garden St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
3beds
3,403sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$469,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished fully waterproofed basementLandscaped gardensQuartz countertopsTwo spacious primary suitesWraparound front porchFurnished back porchExceptional closet space
- 101 days
- 682
- 60
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Listed by:
Shelley Hans Off:260-610-5507,
Lentz Realty Group LLC,
Kevin Lentz,
Lentz Realty Group LLC
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202626087
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Gas, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Bar, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Kitchen Island, Custom Cabinetry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Pocket Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Storm Windows, Blinds
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,723
- Total interior livable area: 3,403 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,836
- Finished area below ground: 567
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Property
Features
- Levels: Three Story
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch Covered, Porch
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X65
- Features: Historic Designation, City/Town/Suburb, Near Walking Trail
Details
- Parcel number: 021210230010.000074
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Indiana Michigan Power
- Gas: NIPSCO
- Sewer: City
- Water: City, Fort Wayne City Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Central
Location
- Region: Fort Wayne
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $613,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,682
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
Estimated market value
$469,600
$446,000 - $493,000
$3,393/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $479,950-4% |
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| 7/18/2026 | Price change | $499,950-2% |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $509,950-1% |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listing removed | $514,950 |
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| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $514,950-1.9% |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $524,950-0.9% |
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| 5/2/2026 | Price change | $529,950-1.9% |
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| 3/15/2026 | Price change | $539,950-1.8% |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,9500% |
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| 12/29/2025 | Listing removed | $550,000 |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000-6.8% |
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| 9/15/2025 | Listing removed | $589,900 |
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| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $589,900-5.6% |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000 |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listing removed | $625,000 |
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| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $625,000-3.5% |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $647,900-0.3% |
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| 5/30/2025 | Price change | $649,900-1.5% |
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| 4/26/2025 | Price change | $659,500-2% |
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| 4/10/2025 | Price change | $672,900-3.9% |
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| 3/29/2025 | Price change | $699,900-3.4% |
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| 3/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $724,900 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,683 +5.6% | $613,100 +51.6% |
| 2024 | $4,436 +2% | $404,500 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $4,347 +12.4% | $385,600 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $3,868 +5.6% | $380,700 +11.7% |
| 2021 | $3,661 +9% | $340,700 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $3,358 +1393.1% | $331,100 +8.3% |
| 2019 | $225 -94% | $305,700 +965.2% |
| 2018 | $3,772 +174.3% | $28,700 -83.2% |
| 2017 | $1,375 +64.6% | $170,500 +170.2% |
| 2016 | $835 -2% | $63,100 +53.9% |
| 2014 | $852 -13.2% | $41,000 -13.3% |
| 2013 | $982 -40.3% | $47,300 -42.5% |
| 2011 | $1,644 | $82,200 +0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $82,000 -4.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $86,000 -18.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $105,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $105,300 +114.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $49,100 +201.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $16,300 |
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Neighborhood: West Central
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington
- Middle: Portage
- High: Wayne
- District: Fort Wayne Community
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







