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Price cut: $3.1K (9/18)

$146,900

540 3rd St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

3beds

1,415sqft

$1,046/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1870

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$140,700 Zestimate^®

$--/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Off street parkingVinyl max windowsShed for storageBig backyardBrand new kitchen appliancesGas wall heater backup

This charmer has it all. Enjoy peace of mind with a 5 year old roof, Vinyl Max windows, brand new kitchen appliances, and a furnace less than a year old plus a gas wall heater backup for emergencies. Outside you’ll find a big backyard with off street parking and a shed for storage. Centrally located and perfectly positioned for convenience: just ½ mile from Promenade Park, 1 mile from Fort Wayne TinCaps Field, 1.5 miles from Electric Works, and steps from Bloomingdale Elementary, walk your kids to school! The major systems are already updated. With a little cosmetic love, this one can truly be amazing. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: Upper

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper

Family room

Level: Main
Area: 204
Dimensions: 17 x 12

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15 x 13

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 196
Dimensions: 14 x 14

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Electric, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Carpet
Windows: Blinds
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,815
Total interior livable area: 1,415 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,415
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch Covered
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Dimensions: 33X174
Features: 0-2.9999, City/Town/Suburb

Details

Additional structures: Shed
Parcel number: 021202128027.000074

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1870

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City
Water: City

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Fort Wayne

Financial & listing details

Tax assessed value: $91,500
Annual tax amount: $23
Date on market: 8/31/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan

Estimated market value

$140,700

$134,000 - $148,000

$1,247/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/18/2026	Price change	$146,900-2.1%
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9/10/2026	Price change	$150,000-3.8%
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8/31/2026	Listed for sale	$156,000
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$23 +2%	$91,500 +18.7%
2024	$23 +2%	$77,100 +0.4%
2023	$22 -52.3%	$76,800 +11.8%
2022	$47 -85.6%	$68,700 -4.5%
2021	$327 -2.7%	$71,900 +29.1%
2020	$336 +13.5%	$55,700 +0.9%
2019	$296 +30.4%	$55,200 +15.2%
2018	$227 +23%	$47,900 +25.4%
2017	$185 +11.1%	$38,200 +12%
2016	$166 -0.2%	$34,100 +5.9%
2014	$167 +0.7%	$32,200 -0.9%
2013	$166 +156.7%	$32,500 +61.7%
2011	$64	$20,100 -30%
2010	--	$28,700 -24.9%
2007	--	$38,200 +29.5%
2005	--	$29,500
2004	--	$29,500 +154.3%
2001	--	$11,600