Charming Bungalow in a Great Fort Wayne Location! This adorable bungalow is ready for its next chapter and offers the perfect opportunity to add your personal touch. Nestled in a quaint neighborhood close to all that Fort Wayne has to offer, this home features original hardwood floors, a spacious upstairs bedroom with generous closet space, and a convenient half bath. The full basement has been structurally reinforced and included a 25-year warranty. The roof was replaced in 2024, and the home's mechanical systems are in great working condition. With character, potential, and a prime location, this one is ready to be transformed into something special. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!
Active under contract
$179,900
1405 Melrose Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
3beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenient half bathOriginal hardwood floors
- 22 days
- 1,667
- 86
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kami Bardon Cell:260-433-9453,
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202632361
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Cooktop, Dryer-Electric, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59 x 105
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 020734405012.000074
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: North Highlands
Location
- Region: Fort Wayne
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $107,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,425
- Date on market: 8/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900+474.1% |
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| 7/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 5/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/26/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 7/11/2014 | Sold | --0 |
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| 6/6/2014 | Sold | $31,338-52.2%$29/sqft |
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| 5/1/2014 | Price change | $65,500-3%$61/sqft |
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| 4/23/2014 | Price change | $67,500-0.7%$63/sqft |
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| 3/27/2014 | Price change | $68,000-1.3%$63/sqft |
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| 2/11/2014 | Price change | $68,900+3.6%$64/sqft |
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| 12/25/2013 | Price change | $66,500-0.6%$62/sqft |
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| 12/12/2013 | Price change | $66,900-0.1%$62/sqft |
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| 11/5/2013 | Price change | $67,000-0.7%$62/sqft |
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| 10/31/2013 | Price change | $67,500-0.6%$63/sqft |
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| 10/25/2013 | Price change | $67,900-2.9%$63/sqft |
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| 9/24/2013 | Price change | $69,900-2.9%$65/sqft |
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| 9/1/2013 | Price change | $72,000-0.7%$67/sqft |
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| 7/26/2013 | Price change | $72,500-0.5%$67/sqft |
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| 7/16/2013 | Price change | $72,900-0.1%$68/sqft |
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| 7/11/2013 | Price change | $73,000-0.7%$68/sqft |
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| 6/24/2013 | Price change | $73,500-0.5%$68/sqft |
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| 6/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $73,900$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,131 -3.2% | $107,800 +15.7% |
| 2024 | $2,202 +63.3% | $93,200 -3.2% |
| 2023 | $1,349 +3.3% | $96,300 +60.5% |
| 2022 | $1,306 +4% | $60,000 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $1,256 +2.8% | $58,300 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $1,222 +11.5% | $57,400 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,096 -33% | $56,100 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $1,635 +8.9% | $50,000 -32.3% |
| 2017 | $1,501 +8.2% | $73,900 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $1,388 +1.7% | $68,900 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $1,365 +0.9% | $65,800 +0.8% |
| 2013 | $1,353 +251.9% | $65,300 +4.3% |
| 2011 | $385 | $62,600 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,000 -5.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $70,700 +32.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $53,500 +102.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $26,400 +198.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $8,840 |
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Neighborhood: North Highlands
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Price
- Middle: Northwood
- High: North Side
- 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.
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