Located near Fort Wayne’s vibrant Wells Street Corridor, this spacious home offers character, versatility, and investment potential all in one! Featuring 4 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this property includes two generous living areas, a formal dining room, and a large screened-in back porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The unfinished basement even includes an additional bathroom area, offering extra possibilities for future use or storage. Outside, you’ll find a fenced-in yard and a detached 2-car garage with a valuable bonus — a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment above the garage that is currently rented with tenants under lease through December 2026, providing immediate income potential. Important updates include a new furnace (2022), new water heater(2023)in the main home, new furnace in the apartment, and most apartment appliances are less than 6 years old. The garage and porch roof were complete tear-offs in 2022. Four ceiling fans and three window air conditioning units are newer and will remain with the property. Conveniently located near downtown Fort Wayne, local restaurants, shopping, and the popular Wells Street district, this property combines space, charm, and opportunity. Home is being sold as-is. The last 8 pics are of the apartment prior to tenants moving in.
Active
$179,900
1637 Short St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
4beds
1,649sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$172,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced-in yardFormal dining roomFour ceiling fansSpacious home
- 20 days |
- 798 |
- 93 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Anne Taylor Cell:260-235-1421,
North Eastern Group Realty
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202619826
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Michigan Basement,Block
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,469
- Total interior livable area: 1,649 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,649
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 142 x 40
- Features: Level, City/Town/Suburb
Details
- Parcel number: 020735363020.000074
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Fort Wayne
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $159,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,560
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
$172,800
$164,000 - $181,000
$1,742/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
Source:  IRMLS #202619826 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,206 +46.8% | $159,000 -18.2% |
| 2024 | $1,503 +8.2% | $194,400 +30.6% |
| 2023 | $1,389 +52.1% | $148,800 +13.2% |
| 2022 | $913 +1.7% | $131,500 +31.4% |
| 2021 | $898 +3.2% | $100,100 +2% |
| 2020 | $870 +23.7% | $98,100 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $703 -9.7% | $94,800 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $779 +12% | $85,500 -2.7% |
| 2017 | $695 +19.3% | $87,900 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $583 +7.2% | $83,600 +9.1% |
| 2014 | $544 -3.3% | $76,600 -1.9% |
| 2013 | $562 -29% | $78,100 -14.8% |
| 2011 | $792 | $91,700 +30.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,200 -12% |
| 2007 | -- | $79,800 +7.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $74,400 +140.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $30,900 +200% |
| 1999 | -- | $10,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bloomingdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bloomingdale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Lakeside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10North Side High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bloomingdale
- Middle: Lakeside
- High: North Side
- District: Fort Wayne Community
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- Indiana
- Allen County
- Fort Wayne
- 46808
- Bloomingdale
- 1637 Short St
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