NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1217 Columbia Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Northside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $218,060 - $308,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,725 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 9, 2025

Last sale price $232,000 $134 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,494 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Fence
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Historic Home

About This Home

As of June 2025

This All Brick Craftsman Bungalow~"The Freistroffer House"(Yes, the ancestors of Fort Wayne's own Henry's!)~Built in 1910 & offering much of it's original charm! Located in the Columbia Avenue Historic District in the heart of the '05~Just a quick walk Downtown & to Lakeside Park! Charming exterior architecture with a Slate roof and a recessed porch. This home features stunning Rosewood, Cherry and Walnut flooring that was refinished in 2016 w/polyurethane. 3 nice size bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms, perfect for any size family. Fully fenced in yard, nice 2 Car garage and laundry on the main level. Basement has been weather proofed for your peace of mind. Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angie Ashby

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: 260-403-6381 Listed on: 05/15/2025

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Foster

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,188

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 6,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x150
  • Wood Fence
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Forest Park Elementary School
  • Lakeside Middle School
  • North Side High School

Additional Features

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Lakeside Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-12-01-205-011.000-074

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,188

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

6,750 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: LOT 400 LAKESIDE PARK ADDITION
  • Parcel Number ID: 02-12-01-205-011.000-074
  • Platted: Yes
  • Location: Historic District
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2638
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1725
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1725
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 913
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 15x11, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 15x15, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17x9, On Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 913

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Fence: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 24x26
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx4, On Level: 7

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Park

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Historic Designation
  • Lot Dimensions: 45X150
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6750
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Number: 400

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 2188.18

MLS Schools

  • High School: North Side
  • Middle School: Lakeside
  • School District: Fort Wayne Community

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Klooze Aaron K
Bought by
Rust Nathaniel and Relue Alexis
Seller's Agent
Angie Ashby
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Foster
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$232,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.87%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$249,265

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,265
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.70%
Original Mortgage
$220,400
Outstanding Balance
$219,829
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$29,436

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2016
Closed on
Sep 2, 2016
Sold by
Arata Emily
Bought by
Klooze Aaron K
Seller's Agent
Beth Walker
Fairfield Group REALTORS, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Beth Walker
Fairfield Group REALTORS, Inc.
List Price
$104,000
Sold Price
$107,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
2.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.23%
Original Mortgage
$101,650
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2012
Sold by
Arata Orourke Emily N and Arata Emily N
Bought by
Rourke Emily N O and Rourke Kienan O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,500
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2008
Sold by
Schroeder Charles L and Heine Karen J
Bought by
Arata Emily N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,300
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rust Nathaniel -- None Listed On Document
Klooze Aaron K -- Metropolitan Title Of Indian
Rourke Emily N O -- None Available
Arata Emily N -- Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rust Nathaniel $220,400
Previous Owner Klooze Aaron K $101,650
Previous Owner Rourke Emily N O $88,500
Previous Owner Arata Emily N $89,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $232,000 +0.9% $134 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $230,000 +115.0% $133 / Sq Ft
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Sold $107,000 +2.9% $62 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/22/2016 07/22/16 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2016 07/17/16 For Sale $104,000 -- $60 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,188 $212,400 $36,200 $176,200
2024 $1,822 $192,900 $36,200 $156,700
2023 $1,822 $170,200 $29,400 $140,800
2022 $1,658 $149,700 $29,400 $120,300
2021 $1,418 $129,400 $10,800 $118,600
2020 $1,298 $121,100 $10,800 $110,300
2019 $1,083 $105,900 $10,800 $95,100
2018 $1,003 $100,800 $10,800 $90,000
2017 $710 $84,500 $10,800 $73,700
2016 $622 $80,000 $10,800 $69,200
2014 $448 $67,100 $11,700 $55,400
2013 $411 $63,600 $11,700 $51,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Angie Ashby

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Angie Ashby

    CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

    (260) 403-6381

    3 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Angie Ashby
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  • Lisa Foster

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lisa Foster

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

    (260) 450-2522

    2 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Lisa Foster
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  • Beth Walker

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Beth Walker

    Fairfield Group REALTORS, Inc.

    (260) 437-3942

    3 in this area

    192 Total Sales

    Beth Walker
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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202517951

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 02-12-01-205-011.000-074

Indiana Allen County Fort Wayne 46805 Northside

1217 Columbia Ave, Fort Wayne, IN

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