Listing courtesy of Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc · Listing agent: Cindy Shepherd
1218 Elmwood Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-4213Lakeside Park
- 1-car garage
- Basement
- Energy efficient
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,344 sq ft
- Lot
- 0.16 ac
- Year built
- 1920
- Type
- Site-Built Home
- Listed
- October 16, 2026
- MLS #
- 202643017
About this home
This storybook home is just the one to start the next chapter!! Just look at the curb appeal & all the attention to detail! Located in Historical Lake Side Park. The owners haven't miss4d anything as you will see as you approach the welcoming covered front porch. Care & love totally envelopes every feature. Beautiful Original hard wood floors accent the arched door ways. Fall in love with the extra details this home has received. So much character is wrapped into this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home. All new windows too. The front living room flows into the dining that overlooks new deck w/added patio door. Kitchen has been reconfigured to open up space for more counters & utilizing cabinet storage. The kitchen appliances are included but are not warranted. The 2 bedrooms are located on each side of the totally remodeled bath. All new fixtures bring this home into just what you are looking for. The basement has been freshly updated with one area currently staged as a bedroom. Full bath recently added. This could also be used as a family/Rec room. Laundry area has been painted & has a nice area for folding clothes & storage. Washer & Dryer included. There is EXTRA Off Street Parking off the back alley. PLUS 1 car garage currently used for storage. The back yard features the deck but it also has a area for the patio table & pad for a grill plus has side fences. The Roof is 2 yrs old. Don't miss the stairs that lead to the attic for extra storage too.
Monthly payment estimate
$1,514/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,318
- Property taxes
- $126
- Homeowners insurance
- $70
- Rate: Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average for the week of October 22, 2026.
- Taxes: the seller's 2026 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
- One
- Total rooms
- 5
- Total area
- 1,888 sq ft
- Finished area above grade
- 944 sq ft
- Finished area below grade
- 400 sq ft
- Unfinished area below grade
- 544 sq ft
- Below grade total
- 944 sq ft
- Bedrooms above grade
- 2
- Full baths, main level
- 1
- Full baths, below grade
- 1
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- In Basement
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Laminate, Laundry-Chute, Natural Woodwork, Tub/Shower Combination
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior & parking
- Style
- Bungalow
- Construction
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
- Garage type
- Detached
- Garage sq ft
- 294 sq ft
- Private pool
- No
- Fencing
- Vinyl
- New construction
- No
- Energy-efficient features
- Windows
Waterfront & lake
- Waterfront
- No
Lot
- Subdivision
- Lakeside Park
- Lot features
- Level
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.16 ac
- Lot dimensions
- 45X150
- Location type
- City/Town/Suburb
- Inside city limits
- Yes
- County
- Allen County
- Township
- Wayne
- Lots
- 405
- Platted
- Yes
- Planned unit development
- No
- Directions
- Crescent Ave towards Lake Ave. Turn right on Tennessee to Elmwood Home is on the left.
Schools
- Elementary school
- Forest Park
- Middle school
- Lakeside
- High school
- North Side
- School district
- Fort Wayne Community
Taxes & terms
- Annual taxes
- $1,515
- Tax year
- 2026
- Tax exemptions
- Homestead, Supplemental
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
- Possession
- NEG
- Parcel number
- 02-12-01-133-005.000-074
Included in the sale
- Included in sale
- Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer-Electric,Range-Gas,Sump Pump,Water Heater Gas
Utilities
- Water
- City
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Electric provider
- AEP/I&M
- Gas provider
- NIPSCO
- Water provider
- Fort Wayne City Utilities
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 16 × 11 ft |
| Dining Room | Main | 12 × 9 ft |
| Family Room | Lower | 23 × 10 ft |
| Kitchen | Main | 11 × 9 ft |
| Bedroom 1 | Main | 12 × 10 ft |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 12 × 10 ft |
| Laundry | Basement | — |
Location
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 SchoolsGrades K–5
Forest Park Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PK–5 · 560 students · 0.4 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 SchoolPublic · Grades 6–8 · 424 students · 0.7 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 SchoolPublic · Grades 9–12 · 1,320 students · 0.8 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 (7)
- Bloomingdale Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5 · 323 students · 1.2 mi away
- Memorial Park Middle School
Public · Grades 6–8 · 641 students · 1.3 mi away
- Bunche Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–K · 236 students · 1.5 mi away
- Smith Academy for Excellence
Public charter · Grades K–12 · 91 students · 1.5 mi away
- R Nelson Snider High School
Public · Grades 9–12 · 1,854 students · 2.5 mi away
- South Side High School
Public · Grades 9–12 · 1,419 students · 2.6 mi away
- Lane Middle School
Public · Grades 6–8 · 571 students · 2.7 mi away
Private schools nearby (3)
- Saint Jude Elementary School
Private · Catholic · Grades K–8 · 359 students · 0.8 mi away · Takes Choice Scholarships
- St Paul's Lutheran School
Private · Lutheran · Grades PK–8 · 146 students · 1 mi away
- Crossroad Academy
Private · Christian · Grades 3–12 · 44 students · 1.1 mi away
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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