Listing courtesy of Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc · Listing agent: Jay Price

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ActiveSite-Built Home

4627 Merriam Creek Drive

$529,500

$167.88 / sq ft

Est. $3,324/mo

Fort Wayne, IN 46816-3201Whispering Oaks

Original price $544,500 · Price reduced on September 10, 2026

  • Waterfront
  • 2.8 acres
  • 2-car garage
  • Fireplace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,154 sq ft
Lot
2.8 ac
Year built
1976
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
May 13, 2026
MLS #
202618010

About this home

Wow! Don't miss this one! Well maintained, high quality house full of character & extras on over 2 picturesque acres! Close to town, but not too close! 2 en-suite bedrooms(in-law suite)!?! The striking front room & foyer is perfect for soaking up sun in any season with lots of big windows & some sky lights. In the back of the house the living room(featuring wood burning stove & built-in shelves), dining room, & kitchen are open at the back of the house so the owners can take full advantage of the back yard oasis! Part of backyard is fenced(ideal for pets), large patio, private wooded backdrop, fenced garden area, partial privacy fence, & custom made PIZZA oven!? The possibilities are endless! The laundry room/mudroom has extra cabinetry, desk, pantry storage, & double doors to the back patio & garden area. As for the rest of the first floor, the main floor master suite connects to a spacious additional living area. This area is easily isolated from the rest of the first floor if more of a private living space is desired. Currently, it's set up as the ultimate bar/rec. room! The bar is a real show piece with a custom made black maple bar top & hickory wood trim! The bar has power to it & there's also a sink on hand--all ready to be adapted to the specific needs of the next owners! On the upper level of the home are 2 bedrooms that share a full bathroom with tile floor & bath surround...AND a HUGE en-suite bedroom!! This room has a balcony overlooking the backyard & dual closets! If you're still reading, you might be interested to know that there is an oversized attached 2-car garage with work bench, cabinets, shelving, & a 220 outlet. Don't worry, there's still room for your extra tools, boat, collector car, mower, tractor, kid's cars, etc. in the DETACHED 2-car garage! Just a short walk across the driveway, it's has power, heat, & some nice shelves too! Walk the trail through the woods to go play in the creek running through the property! Into plants that produce food? Asparagus, some wild berries in the woods, 2 varieties of raspberries, black currents, pawpaw, pear, peach, apple, quince, & strawberries. Check out where in the attached document. To wrap up: Generator ready. Irrigation system. Well water. CITY sewer! Hot tub & swingset stay! Other personal property is either staying or negotiable. East Allen Schools! Floor plan & video walk thru available in virtual tour link, or just call your favourite REALTOR for a showing!

Monthly payment estimate

$3,324/mo

Principal & interest
$2,898
Property taxes
$272
Homeowners insurance
$154
Your loan

  • Rate: Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average for the week of October 1, 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.
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Property details

Interior

Levels
Two
Total rooms
8
Total area
3,154 sq ft
Finished area above grade
3,154 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
4
Full baths, main level
1
Full baths, upper level
2
Half baths, main level
1
Basement
Slab
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Heating
Electric, Natural Gas, Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
HVAC
Ceiling Fan, High Efficiency Furnace
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace features
Living/Great Rm, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Appliances
Disposal
Laundry
Main Level
Interior features
Hot Tub/Spa, 1st Bdrm En Suite, Attic Pull Down Stairs, Balcony, Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Countertops-Laminate, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Generator Ready, Guest Quarters, Irrigation System, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Split Br Floor Plan, Utility Sink, Wet Bar, RV Parking, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Bidet, Garage-Heated, Main Floor Laundry, Garage Utilities
Windows
Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows

Exterior & parking

Style
Traditional
Construction
Aluminum Siding, Cedar, Stone, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle, Dimensional Shingles
Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Garage type
Attached
Garage sq ft
484 sq ft
Parking
Garage Door Opener, Concrete
Private pool
No
Fencing
Full, Partial, Chain Link, Picket, Privacy, Wood
Other structures
Detached Garage
New construction
No

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
Yes
Water access
Frontage Lot
Water frontage
275 ft
Water feature
Creek

Lot

Subdivision
Whispering Oaks
Lot features
Landscaped, Part Wooded, Rolling Lot, Waterfront, Flood Plain, Waterfront-Medium Bank
Lot size (acres)
2.8 ac
Lot dimensions
485x276x317x319
Location type
City/Town/Suburb,Rural Subdivision
Inside city limits
No
County
Allen County
Township
Marion
Cross street
Trentman Road
Road surface
Asphalt
Lots
8
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
I-469 S; Take exit 13 for Marion Center Rd; At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit onto Maples Rd; Turn left onto Trentman Rd; Turn right onto Merriam Creek Dr; Home will be on the right

Schools

Elementary school
Heritage
Middle school
Heritage
High school
Heritage
School district
East Allen County

HOA & community

HOA fee
$0
Association restrictions
Yes

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$3,258
Tax year
2026
Tax exemptions
Homestead
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Possession
Closing
Parcel number
02-18-05-227-004.000-051

Included in the sale

Included in sale
Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Window Treatments,Cooktop-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Oven-Electric,Play/Swing Set,Water Heater Electric,Water Heater Gas,Water Softener-Owned,Window Treatment-Blinds,Basketball Goal

Utilities

Water
Well
Well
Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas provider
NIPSCO

Income & commercial

Gas meters
9

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