OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 1-4. Don't miss this stunning ranch home on a private wooded lot just minutes from the heart of Fort Wayne. Nestled back on 5 acres of land, this home offers 4BR/3.5BA, dual 2-car garages, and over 3100sqft of total living space, plus so much more! Inside, bright natural light shines through each room accentuating the wooden floors throughout the house. The front living room boasts a cozy fireplace to snuggle up in front of on chilly nights and has built-ins on either side. The kitchen has been nicely updated with new quartz countertops and has plenty of cabinet space for storage. There is a separate dining room for family meals and offers built-in china cabinets on either side. Continue into the large family room with a cathedral ceiling and entertain family and friends. This room has a new gas fireplace and a lot of bright light as it opens up onto the huge all seasons room with a wet bar. The master bedroom is down the hall and offers two large closets and a newly updated private bath. You will find 3 more spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and updated guest bathrooms as well. Make your way outside and enjoy the well-kept heated pool and spa. It has its own bathhouse for changing also! There are plenty of walking trails on the property as well as a 2 acre dog park which is perfect for your pets and to escape into nature. The home has been updated with all new gutters and gutter shields and has a new water heater as well. This home will not disappoint! Don't miss out on your chance to own a piece of country living in the heart of the city!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Timothy Burns• eXp Realty, LLC
Contact: Cell: 260-241-0398
Bought with Richard Rutledge• CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
Welcome home to this secluded property nestled in the middle of 5 acres of woods yet still minutes away from downtown, shopping, and interstate access. Enjoy the summers and fall relaxing in the heated pool and hot tub, walking in the woods, and entertaining at the bar in the pool house. There is plenty of storage for all your vehicles and toys in the large garages both offering floored attic space. Updates to the beautiful home include: Complete tear off roof 2009, windows 2009, 3 zone HVAC 2013, all new siding and exterior doors 2009, brand new contemporary bathroom, new pool and hot tub pumps 2013, and all new interior paint. The pool has been serviced and maintained by Swim Pools INC for 50 years! There is a changing room and a bathroom in the pool house. Inside you will find a tiled great room with wood burning fireplace and vaulted ceilings next to a bonus room with a wet bar! Get away from entertaining in the cozy living room with a gas fireplace and lots of natural light. All of the bedrooms in this home are large and the 3 full bathrooms have been restored and renovated. This home is on city water and sewer and most of the back of the property is fenced. There is even a small dog run for your furry friends. Do not miss out on this very well cared for home; your own peace and quiet in the city.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,014 (+11.9%)
$93,200 + $398,400
$491,600
2024
$5,376 (−42.2%)
$57,900 + $379,200
$437,100
2023
$9,305 (+112.5%)
$60,000 + $339,600
$399,600
2022
$4,379 (+13.1%)
$60,000 + $270,400
$330,400
2021
$3,873 (+5.9%)
$60,000 + $223,600
$283,600
2020
$3,656 (+10.0%)
$60,000 + $208,000
$268,000
2019
$3,325 (−1.4%)
$60,000 + $175,500
$235,500
2018
$3,373 (+15.5%)
$60,000 + $169,000
$229,000
2017
$2,920 (−1.8%)
$60,000 + $133,500
$193,500
2016
$2,972 (+4.8%)
$60,000 + $133,500
$193,500
2015
$2,835 (−22.3%)
$60,000 + $130,400
$190,400
2013
$3,647
$60,000 + $134,000
$194,000
Tax history for 224 W Ludwig Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,014 (+11.9%)
$93,200 + $398,400
$491,600
2024
$5,376 (−42.2%)
$57,900 + $379,200
$437,100
2023
$9,305 (+112.5%)
$60,000 + $339,600
$399,600
2022
$4,379 (+13.1%)
$60,000 + $270,400
$330,400
2021
$3,873 (+5.9%)
$60,000 + $223,600
$283,600
2020
$3,656 (+10.0%)
$60,000 + $208,000
$268,000
2019
$3,325 (−1.4%)
$60,000 + $175,500
$235,500
2018
$3,373 (+15.5%)
$60,000 + $169,000
$229,000
2017
$2,920 (−1.8%)
$60,000 + $133,500
$193,500
2016
$2,972 (+4.8%)
$60,000 + $133,500
$193,500
2015
$2,835 (−22.3%)
$60,000 + $130,400
$190,400
2013
$3,647
$60,000 + $134,000
$194,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
3,203
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
020714251013000073
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R1
AOD
Single Family Residential District
The Single Family Residential district is intended to create and maintain areas for single family residential uses on individual lots or tracts and to provide for a variety of areas for single family neighborhoods, along with certain additional uses.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Dec 4, 2025 • Active
Non-san plumbing - residential
Install a new gas line from the attic to an existing fireplace. A gas affidavit has been received.
Gas
Dec 4, 2024 • Active
Building - residential
Tear off and replace the roof on a single-family home.
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage, Attached