$199,900

1538 Melrose Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46808

$2,374
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
0.2 acres
$119 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1538 Melrose Ave

Welcome to this charming Cape-Style home located in the highly sought after North Highlands addition. The home is situated on a large corner lot with a 2-car detached garage. Entering the home you are greeted by an elegant living room, with vinyl flooring that continues through the kitchen, hall, and bathroom. The cozy eat-in-kitchen includes beautiful white cabinets, neutral countertops, and new stainless refrigerator & dishwasher. The main floor has 2 bedrooms located near the updated bathroom. The upper-level bedroom, which is loaded with storage, may be used as a primary suite or third bedroom. The lower level boasts a rec. room, separate laundry room and large storage area. Basement was professionally waterproofed and remodeled in 2021. Schedule your showing today. This home is sure to sell quickly!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built1947
MLS #202514581
Garage2 spaces

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 202514581
  • Office Name: RealtyFlex of N.E. Indiana LLC
  • Listing Agent: Brian Hartzog

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cape cod-style house with a front lawn and fence

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1538 Melrose Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 26, 2010
Home Sold
$67,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$122,800$1,115
2022$115,000$693
2021$108,600$693
2020$87,100$619
2019$81,800$542
2017$80,800$634

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Price Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

1901 W State Blvd

6

Franke Park Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

828 Mildred Ave

4

Bloomingdale Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

1300 Orchard St

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 $53,305. Most Fort Wayne, IN residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
54%
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?

45%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1538 Melrose Ave

This home is located at 1538 Melrose Ave in Fort Wayne, IN and zip code 46808 in the North Highlands neighborhood. This home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $199,900.

Fort Wayne, IN housing market in March 2025 saw over 67 listings sold above listed price, more than 87 sold at listed price and over 128 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Fort Wayne, IN increased by 16.5% between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 29 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $250,000.

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

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