Accepted Offer - Contingent on Inspection/Appraisal/Financing - Accepting Back-Up-Offers. FHA, VA, Conv, and Cash are welcome. Step into timeless charm with modern comforts in this beautifully remodeled farmhouse nestled on 1.56 acres in a prime location near Fort Wayne Country Club and backing up to the scenic Towpath Trail. This rare find blends country tranquility with city convenience, and even features a 26x40 outbuilding—perfect for hobbies, storage, or a workshop—all serviced by city utilities. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the property’s expansive outdoor space and peaceful setting. Inside, nearly all original plaster has been replaced with fresh drywall, seamlessly blending historic character with updated finishes. Enjoy new lighting, bathroom fixtures, and flooring throughout, bringing this classic home into the modern era while preserving its farmhouse soul. This is more than a home—you truly must walk the property to appreciate all it offers. See attached MLS History & Renovations Report.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
1.56 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Morken• Morken Real Estate Services, I
Motivated Seller! Over an acre and a half in Fort Wayne with 1,160 sqft pole barn; home will need improvements. Close to tow path trail and Covington Club Condos; within a mile radius to Jefferson Pointe and Apple Glen, Times Corner and Covington Plaza, and very near the Fort Wayne Country Club. Water heater is new in 2019. Cash or Conventional offers only. Beautiful setting inside city limits! Schedule a showing today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,231 (+37.9%)
$44,500 + $143,500
$188,000
2024
$3,068 (+10.8%)
$44,500 + $89,700
$134,200
2023
$2,770 (+169.5%)
$41,900 + $78,500
$120,400
2022
$1,028 (+3.1%)
$44,500 + $58,200
$102,700
2021
$997 (+0.6%)
$44,500 + $52,700
$97,200
2020
$991 (−3.8%)
$44,500 + $50,800
$95,300
2019
$1,030 (−16.2%)
$44,500 + $50,800
$95,300
2018
$1,229 (−7.3%)
$44,500 + $61,000
$105,500
2017
$1,325 (+22.4%)
$44,500 + $48,500
$93,000
2016
$1,083 (+4.2%)
$44,500 + $48,500
$93,000
2015
$1,039 (−13.3%)
$44,500 + $47,400
$91,900
2013
$1,199
$44,500 + $48,700
$93,200
Tax history for 4521 Covington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,231 (+37.9%)
$44,500 + $143,500
$188,000
2024
$3,068 (+10.8%)
$44,500 + $89,700
$134,200
2023
$2,770 (+169.5%)
$41,900 + $78,500
$120,400
2022
$1,028 (+3.1%)
$44,500 + $58,200
$102,700
2021
$997 (+0.6%)
$44,500 + $52,700
$97,200
2020
$991 (−3.8%)
$44,500 + $50,800
$95,300
2019
$1,030 (−16.2%)
$44,500 + $50,800
$95,300
2018
$1,229 (−7.3%)
$44,500 + $61,000
$105,500
2017
$1,325 (+22.4%)
$44,500 + $48,500
$93,000
2016
$1,083 (+4.2%)
$44,500 + $48,500
$93,000
2015
$1,039 (−13.3%)
$44,500 + $47,400
$91,900
2013
$1,199
$44,500 + $48,700
$93,200
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.56 Acres
Year renovated
1912
Sq. Ft.
1,688
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021217201001000074
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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
Aug 7, 2023 • Active
Building - residential
Re-roof over an existing layer of shingles.
Roofing
Dec 26, 2022 • Active
Electrical - residential
Upgrade the overhead electrical service.
Electrical
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
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Floor Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level