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About this home
Attractive mid-century modern ranch with 2171 sq ft with so many updates. 4 bedrooms plus a den or home office. Flexible for home schooling, work at home or just needing a lot of rooms and storage closets. Move in ready to enjoy summer. Many recent updates. Main full bath was completely updated with newer tub/shower surround, vanity, sink, toilet and tiled ceramic floor and ceramic wall accents. Also new vinyl replacement windows in the home, new 200 amp electrical box, meter base and staff, and 2 new mini split air conditioning units in 2024. Newer overhead garage door and opener. Storage galore with many large closets. 20X20 gathering room was added at the back of the home with a cathedral ceiling and 6 feet of shelving and built in cabinets to display your collectables or books. This home is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Kitchen includes stove, refrigerator and breakfast bar adjacent to a large dining room. Living room has a brick fireplace, sold "as is", current owner never used FP. Ceramic floors in foyer, kitchen, dining room, hall and laundry. New A/C with one mini split heat pump serving the gathering room and living room as an economical alternative heat source. The second mini split is in the bedroom for economical cooling. On almost a half-acre, partially fenced lot and covered patio. Great location with easy access to I-69, Glenbrook, Walmart, restaurants and everything you need. NO association restrictions or dues to pay. Space to park your boat and RV, even add an above ground pool. Perfect for in-home schooling, start your business or space for many activities. Home has a circular driveway with extra parking. Large laundry room has storage cabinets with counter for folding clothes. No homestead exemption so close now and file a homestead exemption, and you make money buying this for your primary home next year! Home is located in some first time home buyer assistance and/or grants if buyer qualifies for programs. Call Realtor for details. Original home has clean and economical gas hot water heat which is great for allergies. Some electric baseboard heat in 1 bedroom and gathering room. This home offers so much space and a great investment and opportunity for many potential uses!
Northwest Fort Wayne, located between I-69 and the St. Joseph River, is a residential and commercial Fort Wayne neighborhood with wooded creek corridors and big-box retail clusters. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lima Rd and W Washington Center Rd crossroads, where coffee counters, local eateries, and service storefronts keep the sidewalks and parking lots in steady motion. Architectural cues shift from mid-century ranch streets to newer subdivisions with wide setbacks and cul-de-sacs. Chain O’ Lakes Park and the riverfront greenways set a nature-forward rhythm for walks and bike rides. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and Science Central add hands-on culture nearby. Glenbrook Square and the Coliseum campus anchor the area’s everyday errands and event nights.
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Offer insights
217 W Washington Center Rd · $282,900
$283K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $283K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
113 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Ceiling fans
Laminate counters
Built-in features
Window treatments
Living room fireplace (1)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
2 half bathrooms
3 bathrooms on the main level
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Electric range
Exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Main level laundry
Electric water heater
Water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Baseboard heating
Hot water heating
Ceiling fans for cooling
Multiple cooling units
Exterior features
Patio
Chain link and wood fencing
Level lot
Paved road frontage
Sidewalks
Home design
Single family residence
Site-built home
Residential property
Parking
Detached garage
2 garage spaces
Garage with door opener
Driveway
Circular driveway
Off-street parking
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Brick and wood siding exterior
Asphalt shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built above grade finished area of 2,171
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 217 W Washington Center Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IRMLS #202618386
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$282,900
$130/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Listed
$292,900
$135/sq ft
IRMLS #202544384
Nov 1, 2025
Listed
$292,900
$135/sq ft
IRMLS #202521018
Jun 18, 2025
Price Changed
$289,500
$133/sq ft
Jun 4, 2025
Listed
$299,500
$138/sq ft
IRMLS #202441879
Dec 21, 2024
Rental Removed
$1,450
$1/sq ft
Oct 29, 2024
Listed for Rent
$1,450
$1/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,412 (+0.2%)
$14,300 + $137,300
$151,600
2024
$3,404 (+5.9%)
$14,800 + $134,100
$148,900
2023
$3,214 (+20.8%)
$15,400 + $125,200
$140,600
2022
$2,661 (+9.8%)
$13,800 + $104,600
$118,400
2021
$2,423 (+6.3%)
$14,900 + $93,300
$108,200
2020
$2,280 (−3.5%)
$15,100 + $89,100
$104,200
2019
$2,363 (+12.3%)
$17,700 + $90,800
$108,500
2018
$2,104 (−0.9%)
$16,200 + $79,800
$96,000
2017
$2,124 (+4.2%)
$18,500 + $75,100
$93,600
2016
$2,039 (+4.4%)
$18,500 + $75,100
$93,600
2015
$1,953 (−37.8%)
$19,000 + $74,300
$93,300
2013
$3,141
$18,500 + $74,800
$93,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,171
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,171
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
020723202002000073
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RP
AOD
Planned Residential District
The Planned Residential district is intended to create areas for mixed residential uses. The purpose of this district is to permit residential and other compatible nonresidential uses, where adequate public facilities are available.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Recreation
Sep 13, 2024 • Active
Heating - residential
Install two ductless heating and air conditioning units.
HVAC
Aug 5, 2024 • Active
Electrical - residential
Replace the existing electrical service and panel with a new overhead service, panel, breakers, and grounding system. Install new circuits for a mini-split heating and air conditioning system.
Electrical
HVAC
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, 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 • 46825
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 217 W Washington Center Rd
$275,396
$7,504 under list price of $283K
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