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SoldSite-Built Home

3217 Oswego Avenue

$215,000

Fort Wayne, IN 46805River Side / Riverside

Sold September 16, 2026 Original price $319,100 · Price reduced on September 17, 2026

  • Auction
  • Bank owned
  • On Saint Joseph River
  • 2-car garage
  • Fireplace
  • Basement
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,541 sq ft
Lot
0.98 ac
Year built
1958
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
July 9, 2026
MLS #
202627391

About this home

Tucked away on a large, private lot backing to the St. Joseph River, this spacious 2,541 sq. ft. ranch offers a peaceful setting while remaining just minutes from all that central Fort Wayne has to offer. Surrounded by mature trees and nearly an acre of yard space, you'll have plenty of room to relax, entertain, and shape into your backyard dreams. Inside, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, main-level laundry, and an abundance of storage with numerous closets, built-in shelving, and bookcases. The large, open kitchen is offers extensive cabinetry, while the living spaces are filled with natural light from numerous windows and warmed by a wood-burning fireplace (the 2nd one is decorative). Two bedrooms include built-in desks and shelving, and an additional flex room makes the perfect home office, den, or hobby space. The covered screened-in back patio provides a comfortable place to enjoy the scenic outdoors. Downstairs, you'll find an additional 1,725 square feet in the basement ready to be finished for even more living space or used as an exceptional storage solution. Additional highlights include an attached 2-car garage and a furnace with a new motor installed approximately four years ago. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and convenience all in one remarkable property! <<< Special Note: This is a Cash Sale. The sale of this property may be financed; however, the sale of this property IS NOT CONTINGENT to financing approval.>>> This is an ONLINE Real Estate Auction. All offers must be submitted ONLINE. The current highest bid amount will be available to the public. The MINIMUM starting bid is $ 160,000. Sellers will review the Highest Offer on Thursday, July 30 @ 3pm. There will be Three Open House dates to view the property on Tues. July 14 (5-6 pm) and Sundays, July 19 & 26 (1-2 pm).

Property details

Interior

Levels
One
Total rooms
8
Total area
4,266 sq ft
Finished area above grade
2,541 sq ft
Unfinished area below grade
1,725 sq ft
Below grade total
1,725 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
3
Full baths, main level
2
Basement
Partial, Unfinished
Flooring
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace features
Family Room, Wood Burning
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Interior features
Built-in Features, Pocket Doors, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Floor Laundry, Washer Hook-Up

Exterior & parking

Construction
Brick
Roof
Shingle
Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Garage type
Attached
Garage sq ft
550 sq ft
Parking
Concrete
Private pool
No
New construction
No

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
Yes
Body of water
Saint Joseph River
Water access
Riverfront
Water frontage
97 ft
Water feature
River

Lot

Subdivision
River Side / Riverside
Lot features
Irregular Lot
Lot size (acres)
0.98 ac
Lot dimensions
97x439
Location type
City/Town/Suburb
County
Allen County
Township
Wayne
Road frontage
City Street
Road surface
Concrete
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
Go east down Coliseum Blvd, turn right onto Parnell Ave, turn right onto Somerset Lane (which turns into Oswego Ave after the bend), house will be on the right side

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$3,324
Tax year
2025
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
at closing
Parcel number
02-07-25-376-004.000-074

Included in the sale

Included in sale
Washer,Cooktop-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Kitchen Exhaust Hood,Oven-Built-In,Oven-Electric,Water Heater Electric

Utilities

Water
City
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas provider
NIPSCO

Auction

Auction starts
July 2, 2026
Auction ends
July 23, 2026
Auction time
3:00 PM
Online auction
Yes

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