NOT LISTED FOR SALE

222 Congress Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46806

Lafayette Place Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $136,000 - $193,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,302 Sq Ft
$130/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2017

Last sale price $70,000 $54 Per Sq Ft

Est. 141% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,041/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Corner Lot
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Lafayette Park

About This Home

As of December 2017

Charm abounds in this Lafayette Place home newly refurbished and waiting for you to make it your next home! You will love the natural light found in every room! Living Room with built in shelving. Updated Kitchen with newer cabinets, custom tile, roomy eat in area, new lighting and ALL appliances included! Separate Family Room with built in storage. Both Bedrooms offer new carpet. Double closets in the Master Bedroom. Both Full Bathrooms recently updated, mixing new conveniences with the historic charm of this Bungalow built in 1945. One car attached Garage. Entire home freshly painted, inside and out! Six panel doors throughout include some original hardware. Lafayette Place, one of Fort Wayne's National Registered Historic Neighborhoods, is a hidden gem you will love! Where else will you find a tree lined boulevard with a gazebo where neighbors gather for concerts on a summer evening? And a neighborhood park with pavilion and swings and slides for neighborhood children to play on? All of this and you will find yourself just minutes from Foster Park and all the Downtown Development! Come live the simple life in this move in ready home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Walker

Fairfield Group REALTORS, Inc. Listed on: 11/16/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Persinger

RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $421

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 5,160 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x120
  • Corner Lot
  • Historic Home

HOA Fees

  • $2 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,302 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Crawl Space
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-12-23-235-013.000-074

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$421

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Age: 72
  • Style: One Story
  • Total Number of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: Lot 177 Lafayette Place Add
  • Parcel Number ID: 02-12-23-235-013.000-074
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Eat-In Kitchen, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Six Panel Doors, Split Br Floor Plan
  • Location: Historic District
  • Sp Lp Percent: 101.6
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1302
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1302
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1302
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 11x19, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 9x12, On Level: Main
  • Breakfast Room: Dimensions: 10x12, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 10x18, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 11x15, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x12, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 1
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 12x22
  • Garage Sq Ft: 264

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees: 25
  • Association Fees Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • School District: Fort Wayne Community
  • Elementary School: Harrison Hill
  • Middle School: Kekionga
  • High School: South Side

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corner, Historic Designation
  • Lot Dimensions: 43x120
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 5160
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Number: 177

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 421.44
  • Exemptions: Contract, Homestead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2017
Closed on
Dec 18, 2017
Sold by
Peterson Gerald W
Bought by
Hoppus Ryan J
Seller's Agent
Beth Walker
Fairfield Group REALTORS, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Persinger
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$68,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
1.6%
Current Estimated Value
$168,986

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,986
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.93%
Original Mortgage
$64,102
Outstanding Balance
$55,745
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$99,003

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2010
Sold by
Peterson Gerald W and Waters Garnet A
Bought by
Sanders Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,500
Interest Rate
3.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2007
Sold by
Hart Martin P
Bought by
Peterson Gerald W
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hoppus Ryan J -- Fidelity Natl Title Co Llc
Sanders Charles -- None Available
Peterson Gerald W -- Commonwealth-Dreibelbiss Tit
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hoppus Ryan J $64,102
Previous Owner Peterson Gerald W $53,740
Previous Owner Sanders Charles $78,500
Previous Owner Peterson Gerald W $57,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2017 12/18/17 Sold $70,000 +1.6% $54 / Sq Ft
11/19/2017 11/19/17 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2017 11/16/17 For Sale $68,900 -- $53 / 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 $1,369 $138,300 $26,500 $111,800
2022 $900 $102,700 $15,300 $87,400
2021 $796 $93,600 $8,400 $85,200
2020 $796 $92,600 $8,400 $84,200
2019 $631 $82,400 $8,400 $74,000
2018 $505 $75,400 $8,400 $67,000
2017 $372 $57,200 $8,400 $48,800
2016 $421 $51,500 $8,400 $43,100
2014 $372 $46,100 $8,600 $37,500
2013 $273 $46,100 $8,600 $37,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beth Walker

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Beth Walker

    Fairfield Group REALTORS, Inc.

    (260) 437-3942

    3 in this area

    203 Total Sales

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  • Shannon Persinger

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Shannon Persinger

    RE/MAX

    (260) 437-4191

    102 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 201752086

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 02-12-23-235-013.000-074

Indiana Allen County Fort Wayne 46806 Lafayette Place

222 Congress Ave, Fort Wayne, IN

This home is located at 222 Congress Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 since 16 November 2017 and is currently estimated at $169,579, approximately $130 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 222 Congress Ave is a home located in Allen County with nearby schools including Harrison Hill Elementary School, Kekionga Middle School, and South Side High School.

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