937 Columbia Ave Unit 3 Fort Wayne, IN 46805

This luxurious 1-bedroom apartment is on the second floor of a large historic house in the Lakeside Park Historic District, with a private entrance, high-end upgrades and modern amenities, while preserving and celebrating its historic character. A beautiful staircase with the original banister and railing leads up to the apartment. The main space has an open layout between the kitchen and the living room. Large windows look out over Columbia Avenue and, with high ceilings and southern exposure, flood this space with natural light. The kitchen has solid wood cabinets, lots of counter space, and brand new five-burner gas range with new microwave/range hood, plus new stainless pull-down faucet and double-basin sink. Tile floors in the kitchen and bathroom and carpet elsewhere in the apartment. Ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom. There are two large hall closets, plus a closet in the bedroom and extra storage in the basement. The bedroom has a small footprint that won’t accommodate huge bedroom furniture. Windows are updated and energy-efficient, easy to open and clean, have screens, and seal well. Window coverings provided. Gas and water bills are paid by the owner. The tenant pays the electric bill ($20-$30/mo.) Wall air conditioner will keep the space comfortable in the summer. Clean and well-maintained coin laundry is in the basement of the building, plus additional storage space for seasonal items or bicycles. This building has a front porch with a swing for warm seasons, and a backyard with a patio. Parking is on Dearborn St. but there may be garage space available for rent. Centrally located in Lakeside on the northeast side of downtown Fort Wayne, with a 10-15 minute drive nearly anywhere in the city. Easily walkable to downtown with access to dining, coffee, arts and culture, summer festivals, etc. The rivergreenway trail system and Lakeside Park are easily accessible within blocks. No yard work is required and the landlord takes care of regular maintenance. The building is set up for Comcast services, which you may have turned on in your name. Rent is $685 per month. Deposit is $600 and is required to hold the apartment. Apartment is not approved for Section 8. Applicants will be screened on the basis of income, rental history, and criminal and civil record. Application fee of $35 covers these screening costs. This is a smoke-free building, please no smokers. We may consider applicants with a cat, but no dogs.