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Listing courtesy of Indiana Flat Fee Realty · Listing agent: Justin Smallwood

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SoldSite-Built Home

5601 Joyce Avenue

$290,000

Fort Wayne, IN 46818-9743Kruse Homestead

Listed at $285,000 Sold October 18, 2024

  • 3-car garage
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,290 sq ft
Lot
0.58 ac
Year built
1978
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
August 14, 2024
MLS #
202430898

About this home

Welcome to this expansive 2-story home, offering nearly 2,300 square feet of living space on a generous .58-acre lot with no HOA. As you step inside, you're greeted by a spacious and open living room, anchored by a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring elegant maple cabinetry with dovetailed drawers from Copper River and modern stainless steel appliances. The main floor hosts a luxurious master suite, complete with ample storage provided by built-in cabinetry and a walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, with one large enough to double as a playroom, perfect for growing families. Step outside to enjoy the enclosed patio, ideal for dining or game nights, while the expansive backyard offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities. After a day of fun, cool off in the above-ground swimming pool. The garage includes a massive third bay, measuring 16x34 feet, with built-in cabinets and a workbench for all your storage and DIY needs. New roof in 2021!

Property details

Interior

Levels
Two
Total rooms
7
Total area
2,290 sq ft
Finished area above grade
2,290 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
4
Full baths, main level
1
Full baths, upper level
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace features
Family Room
Appliances
Disposal
Laundry
Main Level
Interior features
1st Bdrm En Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Laminate, Storm Doors, RV Parking, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Garage-Heated, Garage Utilities

Exterior & parking

Style
Traditional
Construction
Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Garage spaces
3
Attached garage
Yes
Garage type
Attached
Garage sq ft
1,394 sq ft
Parking
Garage Door Opener, Concrete
Private pool
Yes
Pool
Above Ground
Fencing
Electric, Wood
Other structures
Shed(s)
New construction
No

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
No

Lot

Subdivision
Kruse Homestead
Lot features
Level, 0-2.9999
Lot size (acres)
0.58 ac
Lot dimensions
112X224
Location type
City/Town/Suburb
County
Allen County
Township
Washington
Lots
58
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
Washington center road west off 33 about a mile, Joyce will be on the south side of the road. Home is halfway down the street on the west side.

Schools

Elementary school
Price
Middle school
Northwood
High school
Northrop
School district
Fort Wayne Community

HOA & community

HOA fee
$0

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$1,921
Tax year
2024
Assessed value
$298,900
Tax exemptions
Homestead
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Possession
negotiable
Parcel number
02-07-19-227-021.000-065

Included in the sale

Included in sale
Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer-Electric,Oven-Gas,Water Softener-Owned

Utilities

Water
Well
Well
Private
Sewer
Public Sewer

Income & commercial

Gas meters
11

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

    Francis M Price Elementary School

    Public · Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 3.3 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

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

  • Grades 6–8

    Northwood Middle School

    Public · Grades 6–8 · 572 students · 4.6 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    English (ILEARN)
    23% · Indiana 42%
    Math (ILEARN)
    15.6% · Indiana 42.7%

  • Grades 9–12

    Northrop High School

    Public · Grades 9–12 · 2,069 students · 4 mi away

    As listed by the listing agent

    Graduation rate
    94.2% · Indiana 91.8%
    SAT reading & writing
    43% · Indiana 51.9%
    SAT math
    17.8% · 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), and SAT (spring 2026).

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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