439 E Wayne St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Downtown Fort Wayne Neighborhood
5
Beds
5
Baths
2,931
Sq Ft
6,299
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Corner Lot
- Historic Home
- 3-minute walk to Old Fort Park
About This Home
As of January 2023Zoned Opportunity zone, this beautiful brick building in the heart of downtown FW is ready to be transformed into a residential property or office building, coffee shop, or almost anything of your dreams. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Over 2900 SF on two levels can be used to create a gorgeous downstairs and several upstairs bedrooms if desired. Seller has spent $60,000 in tuck pointing and porch rebuilds including new limestone and lots of masonry work. Roof was done in phases around 6 years ago. Plenty of parking available in the paved lot next to the property. There is also room to build a garage in the paved lot location.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,037
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 6,299 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 62x104
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Historic Home
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Schools
- Forest Park Elementary School
- Lakeside Middle School
- North Side High School
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 02-12-01-307-009.000-074
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 11, 2021
Closed on
Jan 6, 2023
Sold by
Worthington Manor Inc
Bought by
Happygirl Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Kevin Gerbers
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Gerbers
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-16.91%
Views
173
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$146,062
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$194,301
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 31, 2012
Sold by
Fisher Eric K
Bought by
Worthington Manor Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$865,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 2002
Sold by
Worthington Manor Inc
Bought by
Fisher Eric K
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 23, 2001
Sold by
Markey Jean
Bought by
Worthington Manor Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
15%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $290,000 | Metropolitan Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Dreibelbiss Title Company | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Commonwealth/Dreibelbiss Tit |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $150,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $950,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $865,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $72,000 | Commercial |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | For Sale | $599,900 | +106.9% | $180 / Sq Ft |
| 01/10/2023 01/10/23 | Sold | $290,000 | -16.9% | $99 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2022 11/04/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/01/2022 11/01/22 | For Sale | $349,000 | +20.3% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2022 10/30/22 | Off Market | $290,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/26/2022 08/26/22 | Price Changed | $349,000 | -12.5% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2022 04/29/22 | For Sale | $399,000 | +37.6% | $136 / Sq Ft |
| 02/16/2022 02/16/22 | Off Market | $290,000 | -- | -- |
| 12/13/2021 12/13/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/11/2021 11/11/21 | For Sale | $399,000 | -- | $136 / Sq Ft |
Source: Indiana Regional MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,764 | $241,200 | $16,100 | $225,100 |
| 2022 | $3,236 | $144,000 | $50,400 | $93,600 |
| 2021 | $3,084 | $137,700 | $50,400 | $87,300 |
| 2020 | $3,243 | $137,700 | $50,400 | $87,300 |
| 2019 | $2,040 | $86,500 | $31,500 | $55,000 |
| 2018 | $2,034 | $85,900 | $31,500 | $54,400 |
| 2017 | $2,030 | $85,100 | $31,500 | $53,600 |
| 2016 | $1,981 | $84,200 | $25,200 | $59,000 |
| 2014 | $1,698 | $81,700 | $25,200 | $56,500 |
| 2013 | $1,719 | $94,000 | $25,200 | $68,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ben Wahli
Seller's Agent in 2025
Ben Wahli
eXp Realty, LLC
(260) 760-4631
1 in this area
147 Total Sales
-
Kevin Gerbers
Seller's Agent in 2023
Kevin Gerbers
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(260) 426-0633
1 in this area
139 Total Sales
Map
Source: Indiana Regional MLS
MLS Number: 202147478
APN: 02-12-01-307-009.000-074
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