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Closed
$160,000
828 Forest Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
3beds
1,196sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$176,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,411 Estimated rent
Home value
$176,400
$166,000 - $187,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ken Steury Cell:260-417-5777,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Mark McKibben, RB14020230
McKibben, Mark - Real Estate/Appraisals
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202427992
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Gas, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Dryer Hook Up Gas/Elec, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Tub/Shower Combination
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Full,Block
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,868
- Total interior livable area: 1,196 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,196
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
- Dimensions: 36.5 x 57
- Features: Level, City/Town/Suburb, Near Walking Trail, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 020736328017.000074
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NIPSCO
- Sewer: City
- Water: City, Fort Wayne City Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Fort Wayne
- Subdivision: S E Kesslers
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $1,300-7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2024 | Sold | $160,000-3% |
Source:  IRMLS #202427992 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2024 | Pending sale | $165,000 |
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| 7/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $165,000+116% |
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| 8/30/2016 | Sold | $76,400-4.4%$64/sqft |
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| 5/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $79,900$67/sqft |
Source: CB Roth Wehrly Graber- Angola #201621634 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2014 | Listing removed | $79,900$67/sqft |
Source: North Eastern Group Realty, Inc #201418485 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2014 | Price change | $79,900-3.6%$67/sqft |
Source: North Eastern Group Realty, Inc #201418485 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2014 | Price change | $82,900-2.4%$69/sqft |
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| 5/16/2014 | Listed for sale | $84,900+6.3%$71/sqft |
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| 11/9/2013 | Listing removed | $79,900$67/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc. #201304923 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2013 | Price change | $79,900-7%$67/sqft |
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| 6/12/2013 | Price change | $85,900-2.3%$72/sqft |
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| 5/12/2013 | Listed for sale | $87,900$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,741 +198% | $158,700 +32.4% |
| 2024 | $920 -3.3% | $119,900 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $951 +59.5% | $109,700 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $597 +17.7% | $105,700 +28% |
| 2021 | $507 +4.2% | $82,600 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $486 +11.1% | $77,000 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $438 -8.9% | $74,700 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $481 +10.3% | $67,400 +11.8% |
| 2017 | $436 +19.6% | $60,300 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $364 -25.8% | $54,700 -13.7% |
| 2014 | $491 +11.2% | $63,400 +9.5% |
| 2013 | $442 +12.4% | $57,900 -6.5% |
| 2011 | $393 | $61,900 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,000 +2.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $59,700 +28.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $46,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $46,600 +149.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $18,700 +200.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,230 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Northside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Forest Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Lakeside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10North Side High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Park
- Middle: Lakeside
- 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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