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Experience a destination every time you return home to this Architectural Wonder in Northwest Allen. Bring the outside in with tall timbers and floor to ceiling windows. This Extraordinary great room adorned with a massive chandelier is the perfect vantage point for the serene setting. Entertain and impress in the underground speakeasy style bar and lounge area. Unwind in the wrap around three season room overlooking the natural beauty below or outside on the oversized multi-tier deck space. Enjoy a relaxing evening with wildlife at the adjacent nature preserve, or gather in the entertaining area overlooking acres of wooded canyon beyond. Find the right space throughout the 5 bedrooms including 3 full baths, and cozy up to any of the 4 gas or woodburning fireplaces within. This unique, captivating, intrepid home is the perfect perch along Cedar Creek Canyon.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.93 acresLot Size
$172Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Affholter• CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
This gorgeous 5-bedroom 3 full bath home boasts a mountain top view with a wraparound deck, heated inground pool, HEATED DRIVEWAY and oversized 2 car detached garage in Northwest Fort Wayne! Updates include: New roof in 2022, fresh paint, new carpet in all bedrooms and a new vanity in second floor bathroom. The main floor boasts a large living room with vaulted ceilings, original hardwood floors, custom timber work and floor to ceiling windows and fireplace. The oversized kitchen is complete with ample cabinet space and a spacious island opening up to the dining space. Two bedrooms and a full bath finish off the main floor. Upstairs you will find a large primary bedroom complete with a fireplace and an attached nook with another fireplace as well as a large walk-in closet! A full bath and bedroom also complete the second floor. The walkout basement is an entertainer's dream! Complete with a large bar with built in taps, a large display case and a large entertaining space with a fireplace! The basement opens up to the large 3 season room which connects to the pool deck. You will also find the laundry room, a full bath and additional bedroom in the basement. As you walk out to the back yard oasis, you will be greeted by a sprawling heated inground pool, an oversized pool deck and wet bar all with complete privacy and one of the best views in Fort Wayne! The oversized detached garage provides a possible additional living space complete with a brand-new electrical box and some new wiring. Nestled in the heart of Northwest Fort Wayne, this home is a must see!
IRMLS #202146122
Jan 18, 2022
Sold
$480,000
$141/sq ft
Oct 31, 2021
Listed
$485,000
$143/sq ft
+25
Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 story home cuddled up right next to the woods and located just 5 minutes from multiple Nature Preserves. Enjoy the scenery on the wrap around deck or inside the 4 seasons room. The outdoor, inground heated pool is 10.5 ft deep and has an attached jacuzzi that comes along with a Shark System to easily clean the pool. Entertain guests or family with the outdoor wet bar alongside the pool, or the indoor bar which can hold 3 taps if you wish! This home has oak flooring, cabinets, barn beams, and doors as well as each room in this house has a view of the surroundings. You have 4 fire places you can choose to use gas or wood and the living room chandelier is original from the old Paramount theater that used to be downtown Fort Wayne, all original globes are put away in storage. Just stepping foot into this house will make you feel peaceful at home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,790 (+3.2%)
$34,800 + $364,000
$398,800
2024
$2,703 (−1.4%)
$34,800 + $318,600
$353,400
2023
$2,741 (+31.5%)
$34,800 + $307,900
$342,700
2022
$2,084 (+10.7%)
$34,800 + $243,500
$278,300
2021
$1,882 (−0.6%)
$29,500 + $207,200
$236,700
2020
$1,894 (+12.8%)
$29,500 + $202,200
$231,700
2019
$1,678 (+23.4%)
$29,500 + $180,300
$209,800
2018
$1,360 (−5.0%)
$29,500 + $146,800
$176,300
2017
$1,432 (−2.8%)
$29,500 + $145,900
$175,400
2016
$1,474 (−7.5%)
$29,500 + $145,900
$175,400
2015
$1,593 (−20.2%)
$29,500 + $145,700
$175,200
2013
$1,996
$29,500 + $147,400
$176,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
168 ft.
Lot depth
207 ft.
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,397
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,397
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
020210426002000057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
A3
Estates District
The Estates district is intended to encourage protection of land with unique or sensitive characteristics, including significant natural features. The land may also be generally unsuited for intensive activities and lacking the public sewer and water facilities required for higher density development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Neighborhood center
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Timberland
Dec 19, 2022 • Final
Electrical - residential
Install a new electrical service for an existing garage.
Electrical
Generator
Jun 9, 2014 • Final
Electrical - residential
Install electrical wiring for a grinder pump.
Electrical
Grading
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 17 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 • 46845
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Fort Wayne. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 16946 Glacier Ridge Rd
$586,025
$1,125 over list price of $585K
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