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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results · Listing agent: Becky McArdle · Cell: 260-440-1899

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ActiveSite-Built Home

1513 Melrose Avenue

$205,000

$178.26 / sq ft

Est. $1,346/mo

Fort Wayne, IN 46808-2226North Highlands

  • 1-car garage
  • Basement
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,150 sq ft
Lot
0.15 ac
Year built
1946
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
October 10, 2026
MLS #
202642187

About this home

Open House Sat 10.24.26 from 11am-1pm. Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Fort Wayne's North Highlands neighborhood, offering 1,700 total square feet thoughtfully redesigned to maximize living space. The kitchen features custom white soft-close cabinets, white quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances, all included. Two bedrooms on the main floor offer flexible living, while the spacious third bedroom upstairs sits alongside the second full bathroom for added privacy. Major updates include a tear-off roof, HVAC (2019), rebuilt chimney, updated plumbing, electrical, and newer flooring throughout. The clean, full daylight basement provides extra living space and plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, a poured patio for relaxing evenings, and a 1-car detached garage. More pictures to come soon!

Monthly payment estimate

$1,346/mo

Principal & interest
$1,127
Property taxes
$159
Homeowners insurance
$60
Your loan

  • 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
4
Total area
1,150 sq ft
Finished area above grade
1,150 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
1
Bedrooms below grade
2
Full baths, main level
1
Full baths, upper level
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Basement
Interior features
Storage, Countertops-Stone, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Storm Windows

Exterior & parking

Construction
Aluminum Siding
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Garage spaces
1
Attached garage
No
Garage type
Detached
Garage sq ft
352 sq ft
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Private pool
No
New construction
No

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
No

Lot

Subdivision
North Highlands
Lot features
Level
Lot size (acres)
0.15 ac
Lot dimensions
50x136
Location type
Near Walking Trail
County
Allen County
Township
Wayne
Lots
45
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
State street to Pointsette right on Melrose Ave home is on the left

Schools

Elementary school
Price
Middle school
Portage
High school
North Side
School district
Fort Wayne Community

HOA & community

Association restrictions
No

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$1,908
Tax year
2026
Listing terms
Conventional, FHA, VA
Possession
Dec 8 or later
Parcel number
02-07-34-405-004.000-074

Included in the sale

Included in sale
Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Oven-Electric,Range-Electric,Water Heater Gas

Utilities

Water
City

Rooms

RoomLevelDimensions
Living RoomMain12 × 17 ft
KitchenMain15 × 12 ft
Bedroom 1Upper10 × 29 ft
Bedroom 2Main9 × 10 ft
Bedroom 3Main12 × 11 ft
LaundryBasement—

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%)

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  • Grades K–5

    Francis M Price Elementary School

    Public · Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 0.4 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    English (ILEARN)
    20.6% · Indiana 42%
    Math (ILEARN)
    25% · Indiana 42.7%

  • Grades 6–8

    Portage Middle School

    Public · Grades 6–8 · 386 students · 2.3 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    English (ILEARN)
    25.6% · Indiana 42%
    Math (ILEARN)
    27.7% · Indiana 42.7%

  • Grades 9–12

    North Side High School

    Public · Grades 9–12 · 1,320 students · 1.4 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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