$685,000 was the amount of the accepted offer. Price reduced by $2,650 in lieu of repairs as seen in concession field below. Drive through the gates to experience the feeling of peace & relaxation the current & prior owners said they enjoy when arriving home. This private, secluded estate located on prestigious Old Mill Rd w/ over 3.5 acres is surrounded by other Ft Wayne landmark / estate properties. The choices of schools utilized by families in this area include: Canterbury School (w/ bus service), Magnet Schools w/ an International Baccalaureate program, St John or Emmanuel-St Michael. Fun gatherings for all around the heated pool & pool house w/ dressing rooms, full bath, wet bar, newer windows & doors. The Carriage House / garage has new windows -- currently under renovation & has potential as an Airbnb rental for the Clyde Theatre. The grand foyer reflects quality of design, materials & craftsmanship fit for entertaining President Reagan --- which it did in 1982. Prominent architect Alvin Strauss designed this home along w/ the Embassy Theatre & Lincoln Tower. There are multiple retreat / entertainment areas including the formal living, dining, sun room w/ wet bar & sitting area w/ floor to ceiling windows. Step outside to the large covered porch overlooking the formal gardens including Koi / frog ponds. The completely updated kitchen w/ 6 burner gas range, marble backsplash, 2 ovens, pot filler, Granite & Corian tops, breakfast bar, Stainless appliances, Butlers pantry, breakfast room & newly refinished H / W Floors. Convenient multi-purpose room near kitchen w/ cubbies, storage cabinets and extra space for owners needs. Ascend using either of the 2 staircases to the spacious 2nd floor. All of the rooms have H / W floors including the master suite w/ fireplace, 2 closets plus dressing room w/ built-ins & newly tiled bath floor. Another large bedroom enjoys a large closet plus a w-in dressing room w/ built-ins. 3rd floor flex space currently used as game room & video area could be bedrooms. The convenient 2nd floor laundry room w/ built ins and 2 new air conditioners are waiting for you. Golf nearby at Foster Park, enjoy the bike paths or walk through the beautiful Rose Gardens. Located minutes away from grocery, a variety of restaurants and a new deli.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
3.51 acresLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Charla Sheray• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
*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
2
Lot width
680 ft.
Lot depth
225 ft.
Lot size
3.3 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
5,770
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021222226004000074
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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 11, 2024 • Final
Plumbing - residential
Repipe an existing water meter. Reduce the meter size and install a new water meter for the main house.
Plumbing
Jun 7, 2024 • Final
Heating - residential
Install a new heat pump with ductwork, one bathroom fan vent, and one dryer vent.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Off Street, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Wet Bar, Built-in Features
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 12
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 5,770
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 393 x 377 x 303 x 515
Lot Size Acres: 3.5124
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,014
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Pool
Schools Information
School District: Fort Wayne Community
Elementary School: Harrison Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Kekionga
High School: South Side
Location Information
Directions: Old Mill south of Rudisill. Detour on Indiana or Fairfield.
Subdivision Name: Bechtel Place
Community Information
Community Features: Pool
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,770
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Allen County
APN: 021222226004000074
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upstate Alliance of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Kekionga Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
South Side High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 16 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fort Wayne, IN • 46807
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.9 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$971,000 – $1.18M
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