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Listing courtesy of CUPP REAL ESTATE · Listing agent: Julie Rupp · Off: 260-824-1588

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ActiveSite-Built Home

1053 Forest Avenue

$190,000

$162.95 / sq ft

Est. $1,220/mo

Fort Wayne, IN 46805North Wildwood

  • Basement
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,432 sq ft
Lot
0.05 ac
Year built
1925
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
October 9, 2026
MLS #
202641975

About this home

Enjoy the charm, character, and convenience of this inviting home in Fort Wayne’s popular ’05! Relax on the welcoming front porch, gather with friends and family in the spacious living room, or host meals in the formal dining room. The kitchen and beautiful wood accents add warmth and character throughout the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement provides valuable additional living space, perfect for a second family room, recreation area, home office, or hobby space. Outside, enjoy the fenced backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, plus a storage shed for your outdoor equipment and extras. One of this home’s best features is its convenient location, just a short trip from downtown Fort Wayne and the many restaurants, shopping destinations, entertainment options, and amenities the city has to offer. All appliances are included. Whether you’re looking for your first home or a place with character and convenient access to everything Fort Wayne has to offer, this home is worth a look!

Monthly payment estimate

$1,220/mo

Principal & interest
$1,044
Property taxes
$121
Homeowners insurance
$55
Your loan

  • Rate: Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average for the week of October 22, 2026.
  • Taxes: the seller's bill as reported to the MLS. Yours may differ once your own deductions apply.
  • Insurance: estimated at 0.35% of the price per year.
  • An estimate, not a loan offer. Your rate and payment depend on your credit, loan program and down payment.
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Property details

Interior

Levels
Two
Total rooms
7
Total area
1,520 sq ft
Finished area above grade
1,166 sq ft
Finished area below grade
266 sq ft
Unfinished area below grade
88 sq ft
Below grade total
354 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
2
Full baths, upper level
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Basement

Exterior & parking

Construction
Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Block
Private pool
No
Other structures
Shed(s)
New construction
No

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
No

Lot

Subdivision
North Wildwood
Lot features
Corner Lot
Lot size (acres)
0.05 ac
Lot dimensions
47x50
County
Allen County
Township
Wayne
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
Head south on Kentucky Avenue from East State Boulevard. Turn west onto a residential street toward Forest Avenue. Turn onto Forest Avenue and continue to 1053 Forest Avenue.

Schools

Elementary school
Forest Park
Middle school
Lakeside
High school
North Side
School district
Fort Wayne Community

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$1,456
Tax year
25
Possession
At Closing
Parcel number
02-07-36-332-031.000-074

Included in the sale

Included in sale
Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Dryer-Electric,Range-Electric,Sump Pump,Water Heater Gas

Utilities

Water
City
Sewer
Public Sewer

Rooms

RoomLevelDimensions
Living RoomMain18 × 11 ft
Dining RoomMain12 × 11 ft
Family RoomBasement17 × 10 ft
KitchenMain11 × 9 ft
Bedroom 1Upper18 × 12 ft
Bedroom 2Upper12 × 11 ft
Extra Room 1Basement12 × 8 ft
LaundryBasement11 × 8 ft

Location

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Schools

School district

Fort Wayne Community Schools

From the district boundary map (NCES)

28,200 students · Graduation rate: 90% (Indiana 91.8%)

Look up this address with Fort Wayne Community Schools

  • Grades K–5

    Forest Park Elementary School

    Public · Grades PK–5 · 560 students · 0.3 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    English (ILEARN)
    21.5% · Indiana 42%
    Math (ILEARN)
    19.6% · Indiana 42.7%

  • Grades 6–8

    Lakeside Middle School

    Public · Grades 6–8 · 424 students · 0.9 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    English (ILEARN)
    26.1% · Indiana 42%
    Math (ILEARN)
    16.2% · Indiana 42.7%

  • Grades 9–12

    North Side High School

    Public · Grades 9–12 · 1,320 students · 0.5 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    Graduation rate
    87.5% · Indiana 91.8%
    SAT reading & writing
    31.9% · Indiana 51.9%
    SAT math
    8.5% · Indiana 25.6%
Public schools nearby (8)
Private schools nearby (3)

Figures: enrollment (2025-26 school year), ILEARN (spring 2026), graduation rate (class of 2025), SAT (spring 2026), and private school enrollment (2023-24 school year).

ILEARN: share of students in grades 3–8 proficient on Indiana's state test. SAT: share of 11th graders meeting the college-readiness benchmark. Distances are in a straight line.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data; U.S. Department of Education, NCES EDGE school district boundaries; Indiana Department of Education, Data Center & Reports; U.S. Department of Education, NCES Private School Survey; Indiana Department of Education, Choice Scholarship participating schools.

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