Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the desirable Mount Vernon Park neighborhood of Fort Wayne! This home offers comfortable living space, three bedrooms, and a detached 1-car garage for convenient parking and additional storage. Enjoy the character of an established neighborhood while being conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, and other Fort Wayne amenities. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment opportunity, this home offers plenty of potential. Don't miss your opportunity to make this Mount Vernon Park property your own!
Mount Vernon Park, located between Downtown Fort Wayne and the Lakeside area, is a historic and residential Fort Wayne neighborhood with early-20th-century architecture and a leafy parkway feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Broadway at Taylor Street, where porch-lit blocks meet small, locally run storefronts and a steady street rhythm. Landmark Theatre and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art serve as cultural anchors nearby, with The Hoppy Gnome adding a local dining touch. Brick foursquares, classic bungalows, and mature trees shape the streetscape. Trails and riverfront greenspaces sit close to the grid, keeping walks and bike rides part of the routine.
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Offer insights
5217 Holton Ave · $135,000
$135K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $135K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
39 days
The average home goes pending in 19 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
Interior features
6 total rooms
Main-level laundry
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (on main level)
Laundry & utility
Laundry located on the main level
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Level lot
Lot dimensions approximately 58 x 113
Home design
Single-family residence
Site-built home
Parking
Detached 1-car garage
Construction
Aluminum siding
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Nice home on a quiet street Home has had many updates and has a private drive and garage. Room sizes are approximate. Pre approval letter with all offers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,318
$15,800 + $87,200
$103,000
2024
$2,318 (+65.7%)
$15,800 + $85,600
$101,400
2023
$1,399 (+58.8%)
$6,100 + $55,100
$61,200
2022
$881 (+31.1%)
$5,100 + $34,100
$39,200
2021
$672 (+8.1%)
$1,200 + $28,800
$30,000
2020
$621 (+3.8%)
$1,300 + $27,100
$28,400
2019
$599 (−5.1%)
$1,600 + $25,900
$27,500
2018
$631 (+30.9%)
$1,300 + $27,500
$28,800
2017
$482 (+20.6%)
$1,500 + $16,900
$18,400
2016
$400 (+2.3%)
$1,500 + $16,900
$18,400
2015
$391 (+7.1%)
$1,500 + $17,200
$18,700
2013
$365
$1,000 + $9,500
$10,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
58 ft.
Lot depth
113 ft.
Lot size
6,556 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1977
Finished Sq. Ft.
925
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
925
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021224432005000074
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
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 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
Apr 30, 2025 • Final
Heating - residential
Install a ductless heat pump with three heads.
Heat pump
HVAC
Sep 16, 2024 • Final
Electrical - residential
Install electrical service for a mini-split system requiring a circuit breaker.
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 • 46806
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Fort Wayne. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5217 Holton Ave
$134,699
$301 under list price of $135K
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