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#202507944, Shelley Hans, Listing office: Lentz Realty Group LLC
$949,900 List price
721 W Wayne St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
$10,000
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4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
0.2 acres
$215 / sqft
House
Property details
About 721 W Wayne St
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. HOME OF LEWIS O. HULL, ONE OF THE YOUNGEST CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AT 13 YEARS OLD. This is one of the most recognized homes in Fort Wayne and is featured on many old post cards and in magazines. The castle is a Richardsonian Romanesque and was designed by Wing and Mahurin and built in 1889. It has many outstanding architectural features. The 17 include foyer, grand foyer with open stairs and fireplace, living room, front parlor, library with large built-in cabinet, dining room with fireplace, conservatory, kitchen, servant's stairs and servants quarters, 1/2 bath on main level, 2nd level has four large bedrooms, master BR has original gas fireplace, large landing room, full bathroom, servant's quarters is 4th bedroom, 13' x 32' solarium with upper balcony overlooking rear yard, unfinished walk-up 3rd floor with finished tower room, full bath in lower level with finished utility room, 2 new GFA furnaces, 3 car brick garage with walk-up 2nd level, iron fenced year yard. Newer rubber slate-like roof shingles on house. 3 1/2 blocks to electric Works, 3 1/2 blocks to Parkview Field. 1 block to new downtown Lutheran Hospital, close to river greenway, many churches and parks. One of West Central's finest homes. Water damage, mostly on interior of 2nd level remains from a fire in august 2020. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TO QUALIFIED BUYERS. Interior and exterior have active alarms. Seller is licensed real estate broker.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
Lot size0.21 Acres
Year built1889
MLS #202522397
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceDining Rm, Extra Rm, 1st Bdrm
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Hardwood Floors
- Fireplace: Dining Rm, Extra Rm, 1st Bdrm
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Exterior: Brick, Stone
- Architectural Style: Historic
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $949,900
- Price/SqFt: $214
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,362
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Historic
- Directions: between broadway and van buren on w wayne st
- Year Built: 1889
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: 202522397
- Office Name: Keystone Realty and Auction LLC
- Listing Agent: Glenn Ellenberger
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $719,000 | $8,362 |
| 2022 | $727,900 | $6,089 |
| 2021 | $563,300 | $6,089 |
| 2020 | $548,000 | $5,563 |
| 2019 | $503,900 | $4,571 |
| 2017 | $347,600 | $3,886 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Washington Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•1015 W Washington Blvd
4
Bloomingdale Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•1300 Orchard St
4
Fairfield Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•2825 Fairfield Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,026. Residents of Fort Wayne, IN typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
54%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
80%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
50%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
NBA/WNBA
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Banana Republic
Express/Express For Men
Forever 21
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Sonic
Starbucks
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Pontiac
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Contemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions
About 721 W Wayne St
The listing price of 721 W Wayne St property is $949,900.
The property 721 W Wayne St is a house located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802.
Active Listing: 721 W Wayne St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 721 W Wayne St are: Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bloomingdale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fairfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Memorial Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Portage Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lakeside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Smith Academy for Excellence (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North Side High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), South Side High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $8,362 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 721 W Wayne St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 721 W Wayne St is 1889.
This home is located at 721 W Wayne St in Fort Wayne, IN and zip code 46802 in the West Central neighborhood. This home, which was built in 1889, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $949,900.
Over 95 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. In the same period over 165 listings were sold below the listed price and 94 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Fort Wayne, IN between April and May 2025 increased by 16.3%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $246,050, while the average time on the real estate market was 28 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.