$230,000

1217 Columbia Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46805

$2,731
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
0.2 acres
$133 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1217 Columbia Ave

This All Brick Craftsman Bungalow~"The Freistroffer House"(Yes, the ancestors of Fort Wayne's own Henry's!)~Built in 1910 & offering much of it's original charm! Located in the Columbia Avenue Historic District in the heart of the '05~Just a quick walk Downtown & to Lakeside Park! Charming exterior architecture with a Slate roof and a recessed porch. This home features stunning Rosewood, Cherry and Walnut flooring that was refinished in 2016 w/polyurethane. 3 nice size bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms, perfect for any size family. Fully fenced in yard, nice 2 Car garage and laundry on the main level. Basement has been weather proofed for your peace of mind. Don't miss this one!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1910
MLS #202517951
Garage2 spaces

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood Floors
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $230,000
  • Price/SqFt: $133
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,822
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Historic
  • Directions: Columbia Avenue Historic District - between Tecumseh and Crescent.
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: 202517951
  • Office Name: CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
  • Office Phone: (260) 403-6381
  • Listing Agent: Angela Ashby

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view of front of home featuring a porch, brick siding, a chimney, and central air condition unit

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 06, 2008
Home Sold
$94,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$170,200$1,822
2022$149,700$1,298
2021$129,400$1,298
2020$121,100$1,083
2019$105,900$1,002
2017$84,500$709

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Forest Park Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

2004 Alabama Ave

4

Bloomingdale Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.3 mi

1300 Orchard St

5

Washington Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.7 mi

1015 W Washington Blvd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,955. The majority of Fort Wayne, IN residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

42%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

52%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • DillardsDillards
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • RockRock
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1217 Columbia Ave

The listing price of 1217 Columbia Ave property is $230,000.

The property 1217 Columbia Ave is a house located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805.

Active Listing: 1217 Columbia Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1217 Columbia Ave are: Forest Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bloomingdale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lakeside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Memorial Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lane Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North Side High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Smith Academy for Excellence (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Side High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,822 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on November 6, 2008 for $94,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1217 Columbia Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The year of construction for 1217 Columbia Ave is 1910.

This home is located at 1217 Columbia Ave in Fort Wayne, IN and zip code 46805 in the Northside neighborhood. This home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $230,000.

In April 2025 more than 87 listings in Fort Wayne, IN were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 89 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 150 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Fort Wayne, IN between March and April 2025 increased by 15.5%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $251,207.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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