Sold312d on market
1538 Melrose Ave
Fort Wayne, IN, 46808 • North Highlands • Allen County
$199,900
$119/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,675Sqft
0.17 acLot
1947Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1947 · 79 years of history
North Highlands
North Highlands
2-Car Garage
Detached
This home is in high demand
Listed 312 days ago · 7 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
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312 days on market
Established listing
$119/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1947
Welcome to this charming Cape-Style home located in the highly sought after North Highlands addition. The home is situated on a large corner lot with a 2-car detached garage. Entering the home you are greeted by an elegant living room, with vinyl flooring that continues through the kitchen, hall, and bathroom. The cozy eat-in-kitchen includes beautiful white cabinets, neutral countertops, and new stainless refrigerator & dishwasher. The main floor has 2 bedrooms located near the updated bathroom. The upper-level bedroom, which is loaded with storage, may be used as a primary suite or third bedroom. The lower level boasts a rec. room, separate laundry room and large storage area. Basement was professionally waterproofed and remodeled in 2021. Schedule your showing today. This home is sure to sell quickly!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights corner lot, loaded with storage, and updated bathroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,309/month
Principal & Interest$1,042
Property Tax$200
Insurance$67
Down payment20% ($39,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.80% rate · 30yr fixed · $159,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1947
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot7,405 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1947
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerCity / City
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage2 spaces
BasementFull,Partially Finished
Lot7,405 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth Highlands
Annual tax$1,410
Parcel020734403014000074
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Gas Range
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
UpperBedroom2
MainFamily Room
Basement28×11 ft308 sqft
Kitchen
Main8×15 ft120 sqft
Living Room
Main17×11 ft187 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market312
Est. value$208,700
Est. rent$1,478/mo
Tax rate0.79%
Price/sqft$119
On marketApr 25, 2025
PostedApr 25, 2025
Last sold$199,900
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 2, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Fort Wayne?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Fort Wayne, IN, 46808
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 2, 2025Sold$199,900—IRMLS
May 1, 2025Pending Sale$199,900—IRMLS
Apr 25, 2025Listed For Sale$199,900—IRMLS
May 7, 2010Sold$67,000—IRMLS
Jan 16, 2010Listed For Sale$74,500$44CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc.
Dec 23, 2008Sold$34,000—IRMLS
Sold$199,900
Jun 2, 2025•IRMLS
Pending Sale$199,900
May 1, 2025•IRMLS
Listed For Sale$199,900
Apr 25, 2025•IRMLS
Sold$67,000
May 7, 2010•IRMLS
Listed For Sale$74,500
Jan 16, 2010•$44/sqft•CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc.
Sold$34,000
Dec 23, 2008•IRMLS
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$1,410$150,200
Apr 11, 2024$1,115$139,300
Apr 11, 2023$1,109$122,800
Apr 11, 2022$1,067$115,000
Apr 11, 2021$694$108,600
Apr 11, 2020$620$87,100
Apr 11, 2019$542$81,800
Apr 11, 2018$634$77,300
Apr 11, 2017$525$80,800
Apr 11, 2016$490$75,300
Apr 11, 2014$497$73,200
Apr 11, 2013$482$72,600
Apr 11, 2011$437$69,600
Apr 11, 2010—$57,400
Apr 11, 2007—$67,700
Apr 11, 2005—$54,700
Apr 11, 2004—$54,700
Apr 11, 2001—$27,000
Apr 11, 1999—$9,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Fort Wayne, IN • Allen County
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Nearby zip codes
46804468054680646808468154681646818468254683546845
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