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ActiveSite-Built Home

508 Watkins Street

$129,900

$74.06 / sq ft

Est. $866/mo

Fort Wayne, IN 46808Jo Browns

  • 1-car garage
  • Basement
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
1,754 sq ft
Lot
0.14 ac
Year built
1900
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
October 22, 2026
MLS #
202643696

About this home

Opportunity awaits in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne! This one and a half story home features a versatile layout with a main floor bedroom, 3 upstairs bedrooms, 1 full and 1 half bathrooms! Enjoy the character of the wooden trim and beautiful wooden staircase right as you enter. Continue into the spacious living room, along with a convenient main-floor bedroom and laundry room for easy everyday living. The kitchen and dining room offer a comfortable space for preparing and enjoying meals. Upstairs, you will find 3 additional bedrooms, spacious closets, and a full bathroom. Unfinished basement and the detached one-car garage adds convenience and storage potential. This property presents an opportunity to bring your vision to life and make it your own! Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants and 5 minutes from Saint Francis. This home offers exciting potential for a handy family to call their own or an investor looking to build equity and unlock its possibilities. Bring your ideas and explore the potential!

Monthly payment estimate

$866/mo

Principal & interest
$714
Property taxes
$114
Homeowners insurance
$38
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 and One Half
Total rooms
7
Total area
2,676 sq ft
Finished area above grade
1,754 sq ft
Unfinished area below grade
922 sq ft
Below grade total
922 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
4
Full baths, upper level
1
Half baths, main level
1
Basement
Cellar, Full, Unfinished
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Laundry
Main Level

Exterior & parking

Construction
Wood Siding
Garage spaces
1
Attached garage
No
Garage type
Detached
Garage sq ft
252 sq ft
Private pool
No
New construction
No

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
No

Lot

Subdivision
Jo Browns
Lot features
Level
Lot size (acres)
0.14 ac
Lot dimensions
40X149
County
Allen County
Township
Wayne
Lots
6
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
From Lima Rd, head south to N Wells St. Turn right onto W Main St. Turn left onto Watkins St, home is on the left.

Schools

Elementary school
Washington
Middle school
Portage
High school
Wayne
School district
Fort Wayne Community

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$1,365
Tax year
2026
Possession
Negotiable
Parcel number
02-12-03-384-010.000-074

Included in the sale

Included in sale
Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Window Treatments,Dehumidifier,Dryer-Electric,Range-Gas

Utilities

Water
City
Sewer
Public Sewer

Income & commercial

Gas meters
12

Rooms

RoomLevelDimensions
Living RoomMain15 × 12 ft
Dining RoomMain15 × 11 ft
KitchenMain11 × 8 ft
Bedroom 1Main11 × 10 ft
Bedroom 2Upper14 × 9 ft
Bedroom 3Upper11 × 10 ft
Bedroom 4Upper12 × 12 ft
LaundryMain5 × 5 ft

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%)

Look up this address with Fort Wayne Community Schools

  • Grades K–5

    Washington Elementary School

    Public · Grades PK–5 · 220 students · 0.6 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    English (ILEARN)
    23.8% · Indiana 42%
    Math (ILEARN)
    28.7% · Indiana 42.7%

  • Grades 6–8

    Portage Middle School

    Public · Grades 6–8 · 386 students · 1.5 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

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

  • Grades 9–12

    Wayne High School

    Public · Grades 9–12 · 1,367 students · 5.5 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    Graduation rate
    86.3% · Indiana 91.8%
    SAT reading & writing
    28.6% · Indiana 51.9%
    SAT math
    7.4% · Indiana 25.6%
Public schools nearby (7)
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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