$186,061
SOLD MAY 9, 2025

1426 Melrose Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46808

North Highlands Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
6,600 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$103 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2025

**Final and best offers due by 3:00pm Thursday 4/10** A fantastic opportunity to own a turn key home in desirable North Highlands! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home boasts a recently remodeled, light and bright kitchen, newer appliances, HVAC, water heater, blinds, and fence (all 2021). Hardwood floors, a spacious backyard, and large basement are the icing on the cake. Located conveniently close to downtown Fort Wayne, University of St. Francis, Kroger, great restaurants, and parks. Be sure to take the 3D virtual tour and book your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacob McAfee

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: 260-267-8559 Listed on: 04/08/2025

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Kerri Morningstar

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,155

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x110
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement

Schools

  • Price Elementary School
  • Northwood Middle School
  • North Side High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • North Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-07-34-403-021.000-074

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,155

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Age: 77
  • Style: One and Half Story
  • Total Number of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: Frl Sw Cor Lot 27 & Lot 28 Ex Frl Ne Pt
  • Parcel Number ID: 02-07-34-403-021.000-074
  • Platted: Yes
  • Sp Lp Percent: 100.03
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 720
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 172.28
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement, Finished
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 17x11, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 8x8, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 7x11, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 8x9, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 28x11, On Level: Upper
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 720

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Outbuilding1: Shed, Dimensions: 10x8

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Basementx8, On Level: 6

Schools

  • School District: Fort Wayne Community
  • Elementary School: Price
  • Middle School: Northwood
  • High School: North Side
  • Elementary School: Price

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x110
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6600
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.15

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 1155

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Palermo Alex A
Bought by
Schaab Matthew C
Current Estimated Value
$191,901

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,000
Outstanding Balance
$107,974
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$83,927

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2019
Sold by
Widmann Rick
Bought by
Palermo Alex A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Jacqueline M Schultz Irrevocable Trust
Bought by
Widmann Rick

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2019
Sold by
Shultz Jacqueline M
Bought by
Hurst Rebecca J and The Jacqueline M Shultz Irrevo
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $131,000 Trademark Title
Warranty Deed $62,000 Trademark Title
Deed $49,000 Metropolitan Title Of In Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $119,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $186,061 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $186,000 +6.3% $103 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $174,900 -- $97 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $887 $122,800 $23,900 $98,900
2022 $938 $100,300 $23,900 $76,400
2021 $904 $95,000 $23,900 $71,100
2020 $1,648 $75,300 $13,600 $61,700
2019 $174 $70,600 $13,600 $57,000
2018 $169 $69,600 $13,600 $56,000
2017 $141 $65,300 $13,600 $51,700
2016 $104 $60,700 $13,600 $47,100
2014 $86 $58,700 $15,200 $43,500
2013 $80 $58,100 $15,200 $42,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jacob McAfee

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jacob McAfee

    CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

    (260) 267-8559

    1 in this area

    169 Total Sales

    Jacob McAfee
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  • Kerri Morningstar

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kerri Morningstar

    CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc

    (260) 410-8294

    3 in this area

    158 Total Sales

    Kerri Morningstar
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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202511827

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 02-07-34-403-021.000-074

Indiana Allen County Fort Wayne 46808 North Highlands

1426 Melrose Ave, Fort Wayne, IN

This home is located at 1426 Melrose Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 and is currently priced at $186,061, approximately $103 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1426 Melrose Ave is a home located in Allen County with nearby schools including Francis M. Price Elementary School, Northwood Middle School, and North Side High School.

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