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4536 Winding Way Drive
$265,000
Fort Wayne, IN 46835River Bend Woods
Listed at $254,900 Sold July 10, 2026
- 2-car garage
- Fireplace
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2.5
- Living area
- 1,676 sq ft
- Lot
- 0.23 ac
- Year built
- 1978
- Type
- Site-Built Home
- Listed
- June 12, 2026
- MLS #
- 202622926
About this home
Some homes provide shelter. Others become the setting where life unfolds. Welcome to 4536 Winding Way Drive, a thoughtfully updated two-story home nestled in the heart of River Bend Woods, one of Fort Wayne's most beloved northeast neighborhoods. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and nearly 1,700 square feet of living space, this home strikes a rare balance between comfort, functionality, and character. The main level offers multiple gathering spaces, allowing family and friends to come together while still providing room to spread out and enjoy quieter moments. A warm and inviting fireplace anchors the living area, while the adjoining dining room and kitchen create a natural flow for everyday living and entertaining alike. Substantial improvements were completed in 2022, including flooring, paint, granite countertops, central air conditioning, water heater, and additional updates throughout the home. Since then, the current owners have continued to invest in both the property's functionality and enjoyment, installing new toilets, replacing the back door, updating bathroom fixtures and shower heads, replacing the thermostat, upgrading the heater blower motor, adding ceiling fans and lighting throughout the upstairs bedrooms, and enhancing the home's smart technology features. Outside, the property continues to impress. Ten trees were professionally removed and stumps ground, creating a more open and usable outdoor environment while preserving the beauty of the surrounding neighborhood. The fenced backyard offers a private setting for gatherings, recreation, pets, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home. Yet what makes River Bend Woods special extends beyond the property lines. Residents enjoy access to the Knopp Trail walking path, neighborhood river access, an annual catered summer block party, and a cherished Christmas walk that brings neighbors together during the holiday season. In a time when many neighborhoods feel disconnected, River Bend Woods remains a community in the truest sense of the word. The ADT security system, including door and window sensors, doorbell camera, and rear camera, will remain with the home. The MyQ smart garage system allows convenient operation and monitoring directly from your phone. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major transportation routes, this home offers thoughtful updates, modern conveniences, and a true sense of community.
Property details
Interior
- Levels
- Two
- Total rooms
- 9
- Total area
- 1,676 sq ft
- Finished area above grade
- 1,676 sq ft
- Bedrooms above grade
- 3
- Full baths, upper level
- 2
- Half baths, main level
- 1
- Basement
- Slab
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- HVAC
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Fire Pit, Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
- Interior features
- 1st Bdrm En Suite, Alarm System-Security, Attic Pull Down Stairs, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Countertops-Stone, Court-Basketball, Kitchen Island, Near Walking Trail, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Tub/Shower Combination, Workshop, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Laundry, Washer Hook-Up
Exterior & parking
- Style
- Traditional
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Garage type
- Attached
- Garage sq ft
- 399 sq ft
- Parking
- Garage Door Opener, Concrete
- Private pool
- No
- Fencing
- Wood
- Other structures
- Shed(s)
- New construction
- No
Waterfront & lake
- Waterfront
- No
Lot
- Subdivision
- River Bend Woods
- Lot features
- Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.23 ac
- Lot dimensions
- 98 x 103
- Location type
- City/Town/Suburb
- County
- Allen County
- Township
- St Joe
- Lots
- 1
- Platted
- Yes
- Planned unit development
- No
- Directions
- Take Saint Joe Road north of Washington Center to Riverbend Woods. It's the first house on your left.
Schools
- Elementary school
- Shambaugh
- Middle school
- Jefferson
- High school
- Northrop
- School district
- Fort Wayne Community
Taxes & terms
- Annual taxes
- $2,206
- Tax year
- 2025
- Tax exemptions
- Homestead
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA
- Possession
- DOC
- Parcel number
- 02-08-08-476-009.000-072
Included in the sale
- Included in sale
- Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Window Treatments,Cooktop-Gas,Dryer-Electric,Kitchen Exhaust Hood,Oven-Gas,Water Heater Gas,Window Treatment-Blinds,Basketball Goal,Gazebo
Utilities
- Water
- City
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Electric provider
- AEP/I&M
- Gas provider
- NIPSCO
- Water provider
- Fort Wayne City Utilities
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 14 × 12 ft | — |
| Dining Room | Main | 10 × 9 ft | — |
| Family Room | Main | 18 × 12 ft | — |
| Kitchen | Main | 14 × 12 ft | — |
| Bedroom 1 | Upper | 15 × 11 ft | — |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 11 × 10 ft | — |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | 11 × 9 ft | — |
| Extra Room 1 | Main | 10 × 8 ft | Flex Space/Office/Workout |
| Laundry | Main | 7 × 6 ft | — |
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