NEW FEATURES, Roof, Windows, Doors, High Efficiency Gas Forced Air Furnace, Central Air Conditioning, Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Appliances, 2 Full Bathrooms, Laundry relocated to 2nd Floor, Floor Coverings, Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, Interior and Exterior Paint, Gutters and Downspouts/ MOVE-IN READY/ 6x21 Enclosed Front Porch
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,600 sq ftLot Size
$121Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ed McCutcheon• CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
Hamilton, located between I-69 and the St. Joseph River, is a residential and historic Fort Wayne neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a compact grid of side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Coliseum Boulevard and Parnell Avenue corridor, where arena nights, casual eateries, and steady traffic set a brisk tempo. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and tidy postwar builds, with pockets of older homes closer to the river. Headwaters Park and the Rivergreenway shape daily routines with wide lawns and long, flat paths. Science Central and the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo act as local anchors for hands-on culture and weekend rituals. Glenbrook Square adds an indoor retail hub that keeps errands centralized.
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Offer insights
1608 Sinclair St · $159,900
$160K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $160K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
152 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Ceiling fans throughout
Insulated windows
Smoke detectors installed
Green/energy-efficient appliances, doors, HVAC, water heater, and windows
Bedrooms
Total of 6 rooms (includes bedrooms and living spaces)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Main level bathroom available
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Built-in microwave
Gas range
Refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry located on upper level
Gas water heater (also listed as water heater)
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans for cooling
Natural gas heating
Forced air
Floor furnace
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Privacy wood fencing
Level lot
Home design
Single-family site-built residence
Schingle Heirs subdivision
Parking
Off-street parking
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Shingle and wood siding
Asphalt roof
Brick/mortar and concrete perimeter foundation
Originally built as a single-family home
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Property listed by CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc.
Electricity and solar
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Contingent accepting back up offers. Investor/Handy Man Special. This home used to be a duplex with water still in place for kitchen and full bathroom in upstairs. This home features 3 Bedrooms with one on the main floor. 2 bathrooms (2nd floor needs finished) along with a large back yard with privacy fence. Nestled between down town and the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo in the heart of the '08. Just a short walk from Hamilton Park. Home has good bones but needs cosmetics and updates to bring this gem back to life or turned back in to a duplex for the right investor. This home has so much potential. Ask about the many financial products available to help you transform this house into your dream home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,636 (+365.4%)
$16,500 + $56,200
$72,700
2024
$352 (+33.1%)
$16,500 + $40,400
$56,900
2023
$264 (−18.7%)
$16,500 + $27,800
$44,300
2022
$325 (−18.6%)
$16,500 + $31,400
$47,900
2021
$399 (+17.8%)
$8,200 + $47,000
$55,200
2020
$339 (+3.6%)
$8,200 + $37,600
$45,800
2019
$327 (−1.0%)
$8,200 + $34,300
$42,500
2018
$331 (−6.6%)
$8,200 + $34,000
$42,200
2017
$354 (+77.0%)
$4,800 + $19,700
$24,500
2016
$200 (−61.5%)
$4,800 + $19,700
$24,500
2015
$519 (−59.8%)
$5,100 + $19,700
$24,800
2013
$1,292
$8,200 + $28,900
$37,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
5,602 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,320
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021203205008000074
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R2
Two Family Residential District
The Two Family Residential district is intended to create areas for medium density residential uses on individual lots or tracts and to provide for a variety of areas for single family and two family residential development, along with certain additional uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Recreation
Dec 31, 2025 • Final
Building - residential
Plumbing
Water heater
Dec 31, 2025 • Active
Plumbing - residential
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fort Wayne, IN • 46808
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1608 Sinclair St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $129,900 and $192,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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