$449,900

12312 Bufflehead Run Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Estimated payment $2,725/month

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
$125 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Cedarville Elementary School Rated A-
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Crown Molding

About This Home

INVESTMENT OR SWEAT EQUITY OPPORTUNITY!! MALLARD LAKE ONE AND A HALF STORY HOME W/MASTER ON THE MAIN FLOOR. OPEN HARD TO FIND 5 BEDROOM! GREAT ROOM W/18FT CEILINGS,CROWN MOLDING, AND TRANSOM WINDOWS THAT OVERLOOK THE POND. ISLAND KITCHEN IS ENHANCED W/CERAMIC FLOORING, HARD SURFACE COUNTERS,SNACK BAR, GREAT PANTRY AREA, CORNER KITCHEN SINK THAT ALSO OVERLOOKS THE POND. A WET BAR AREA IS FEATURED IN THE DINETTE. DECK IS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE KITCHEN/DINETTE AREA. MASTER BEDROOM HAS A TRAYED CEILING AND THE BATH AREA HAS A DOUBLE SINK VANITY, LARGE SHOWER, JETTED TUB, WALK-IN CLOSET AND CERAMIC FLOORING. 3 BEDROOMS UP W/FULL BATH. LAUNDRY ROOM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SINK AND CABINETS. SPACIOUS WALKOUT BASEMENT HAS A GAS FP, CANNED LIGHTING, 9 FT CEILINGS, FULL BATH & THE SPARE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT CAN BE USED AS A 5TH BEDROOM, OFFICE AREA PLUS AN AWESOME HOME THEATER AREA WITH A RISER. OVER 300 SQUARE FEET OF BASEMENT STORAGE AS WELL. THIS HOME IS LOCATED ON A POND LOT THAT HAS BEEN TASTEFULLY LANDSCAPED FEATURING A GAS FIRE PIT WITH A STAMPED CIRCULAR PATIO OVERLOOKING THE POND. LAWN SPRINKLING SYSTEM.

Listing Agent

Joel Essex

Joel Essex Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 07/15/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,540

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 13,377 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 91x147
  • Waterfront
  • Rural Setting
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Lake, Pond or Stream

Schools

  • Leo Elementary And Middle School
  • Leo High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Mallard Lake Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-03-30-478-030.000-042
  • Seller Concessions Not Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,540

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Style: One and Half Story
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: LOT 44 MALLARD'S LAKE
  • Parcel Number ID: 02-03-30-478-030.000-042
  • Platted: Yes
  • Cross Street: Canvasback Trail
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Location: Rural Subdivision
  • Number Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 3906
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3600
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2327
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1273
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 306
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 19x20, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x14, On Level: Main
  • Breakfast Room: Dimensions: 10x11, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11x12, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 35x18, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 17x14, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14x10, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 15x14, On Level: Lower
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1579

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl, Fiber Cement
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 3
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 24x32
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Electric Company: AEP/I&M
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Water Company: Fort Wayne City Utilities
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx7, On Level: 8
  • Water Type: Pond

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Restrictions: Yes
  • Association Fees: 380
  • Common Amenities: Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Leo

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Slope, Waterfront
  • Lot Dimensions: 91X147
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 13377
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Number: 44

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 3539.82
  • Exemptions: Homestead

MLS Schools

  • High School: Leo
  • Middle School: Leo
  • School District: East Allen County

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Tax History

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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 $3,540 $437,300 $59,000 $378,300
2024 $3,709 $417,300 $59,000 $358,300
2023 $3,172 $399,200 $59,000 $340,200
2022 $2,830 $358,400 $59,000 $299,400
2021 $2,856 $338,400 $59,000 $279,400
2020 $2,738 $318,300 $59,000 $259,300
2019 $2,294 $301,900 $59,000 $242,900
2018 $2,339 $295,200 $59,000 $236,200
2017 $2,432 $293,600 $59,000 $234,600
2016 $2,327 $282,500 $59,000 $223,500
2014 $1,922 $243,700 $52,500 $191,200
2013 $1,963 $243,400 $39,700 $203,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2026 07/15/26 For Sale $449,900 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Metropolitan Title Of In Llc
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed -- Titan Title Services Llc
Corporate Deed -- Titan Title Services Llc
Corporate Deed -- Three Rivers Title Company I
Warranty Deed -- Three Rivers Title Company I
Corporate Deed -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $94,700 Credit Line Revolving
Open $334,655 FHA
Closed $328,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $264,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $239,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $285,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $154,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $191,120 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Joel Essex

Joel Essex Real Estate, LLC

(260) 297-7346

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Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 02-03-30-478-030.000-042

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