Contingent - Accepting Back Up Offers - Subject to Inspection / REDUCED PRICE! Check it out! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Riverfront Fort Wayne can be seen from the backyard! Completely UPDATED home in the heart of the Wells Street corridor! From the moment you drive up you will notice the updated front porch with new railings, stairs and decking. The perfect spot to watch people and traffic go by and enjoy your morning coffee. From the outside you will also notice the updated soffits, gutters, downspouts and brand-new metal roof! The roof has a 5 year warranty on labor and 30 warranty on materials! Once you enter your new home you will love the OPEN CONCEPT! You can see from the front of the home all the way to the back kitchen. Large living room and tall ceilings make it an inviting place. In the kitchen you will love the updated kitchen counter tops, new paint and pulls on the kitchen cabinets, new stainless steel sink and facet! In the bathroom you will love the new tub surround, toilet and vanity! New flooring and fresh paint throughout! Newer plumbing with PEX lines. Absolutely, PERFECT LOCATION! Enjoy the views of downtown Fort Wayne skyline from your back yard! WALKING DISTANCE to all the wonderful shops and restaurants along Wells Street, roughly 10 minute walk to Hop River Brewing, Coney Island and roughy 15 walk to Parkview Field!
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
5,735 sq ftLot Size
$99Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Burt• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Investor's Special! This 2-bedroom home needs serious work but has potential. The living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms all have good size. The home is close to downtown where tons of development is set to take place. The home is sold As-Is. It is close to schools, shopping, and several parks. All appliances stay execpt for the washer and dryer and are not warranted. All measurements are approximate and should be confirmed by the buyer's agent. Taxes will be lower once all exemptions are in place. The home is easy to see and quick possesion is possible. The seller is ready for an offer!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,433 (+44.9%)
$13,400 + $136,500
$149,900
2024
$988 (−70.1%)
$13,400 + $98,600
$112,000
2023
$3,301 (+56.6%)
$13,400 + $131,000
$144,400
2022
$2,108 (+16.1%)
$13,400 + $80,400
$93,800
2021
$1,816 (+40.7%)
$7,000 + $74,100
$81,100
2020
$1,291 (+1,384.0%)
$7,000 + $52,000
$59,000
2019
$87 (−74.7%)
$7,000 + $4,300
$11,300
2018
$343 (−52.8%)
$7,000 + $36,800
$43,800
2017
$728 (+13.4%)
$7,000 + $22,500
$29,500
2016
$642 (+9.9%)
$7,000 + $22,500
$29,500
2015
$584 (−40.3%)
$7,000 + $20,900
$27,900
2013
$978
$7,000 + $21,100
$28,100
Tax history for 511 High St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,433 (+44.9%)
$13,400 + $136,500
$149,900
2024
$988 (−70.1%)
$13,400 + $98,600
$112,000
2023
$3,301 (+56.6%)
$13,400 + $131,000
$144,400
2022
$2,108 (+16.1%)
$13,400 + $80,400
$93,800
2021
$1,816 (+40.7%)
$7,000 + $74,100
$81,100
2020
$1,291 (+1,384.0%)
$7,000 + $52,000
$59,000
2019
$87 (−74.7%)
$7,000 + $4,300
$11,300
2018
$343 (−52.8%)
$7,000 + $36,800
$43,800
2017
$728 (+13.4%)
$7,000 + $22,500
$29,500
2016
$642 (+9.9%)
$7,000 + $22,500
$29,500
2015
$584 (−40.3%)
$7,000 + $20,900
$27,900
2013
$978
$7,000 + $21,100
$28,100
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
31 ft.
Lot depth
185 ft.
Lot size
5,737 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,416
Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021202176010000074
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R2
Two Family Residential District
The Two Family Residential district is intended to create areas for medium density residential uses on individual lots or tracts and to provide for a variety of areas for single family and two family residential development, along with certain additional uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Recreation
Jun 5, 2020 • Final
Electrical - residential
Perform electrical work for an air conditioning unit.
Electrical
May 30, 2020 • Final
Heating - residential
Replace the air conditioning unit and coil.
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
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Oven
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,416
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 31 x 185
Lot Size Acres: 0.1317
Zoning: R2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $343
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Fort Wayne Community
Elementary School: Bloomingdale
Middle Or Junior School: Lakeside
High School: North Side
Location Information
Directions: Heading North on Ewing Drive, where it turns into Wells Street, turn left onto High Street. Home is on the Left / South side of the street.
Subdivision Name: Farnan(s)
Cross Street: Wells
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,416
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,737 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Allen County
APN: 021202176010000074
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upstate Alliance of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Bloomingdale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Lakeside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
North Side High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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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
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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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$134,000 – $162,000
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