Welcome to this beautifully updated single-family home. Blending timeless 1920s architecture with modern upgrades, this move-in-ready property features four spacious bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms across 1,364 sq ft of living space. Inside, you will find neutral finishes, clean architectural details, updated flooring, and a bright kitchen equipped with white cabinetry and matching appliances. Year-round comfort thanks to a complete heating and central air conditioning system. Situated on a big lot, the home offers fantastic outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining. Unwind on the charming covered front porch. A standalone detached garage provides convenient parking options, extra storage, or room for DIY projects as well as a gravel driveway for extra parking. Located just minutes from Downtown Fort Wayne, Hamilton Park, local dining, shopping, and major commuter routes, this property delivers unbeatable location whether you are looking for a turn-key personal residence or a high-performing investment property.
Hamilton, located between I-69 and the St. Joseph River, is a residential and historic Fort Wayne neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a compact grid of side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Coliseum Boulevard and Parnell Avenue corridor, where arena nights, casual eateries, and steady traffic set a brisk tempo. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and tidy postwar builds, with pockets of older homes closer to the river. Headwaters Park and the Rivergreenway shape daily routines with wide lawns and long, flat paths. Science Central and the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo act as local anchors for hands-on culture and weekend rituals. Glenbrook Square adds an indoor retail hub that keeps errands centralized.
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Offer insights
1309 3rd St · $164,900
$168K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $168K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
1 main-level bathroom
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air
Exterior features
Level terrain
Home design
Single-family residence
Site-built home
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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4 BR 1.5 bath Two story. Several updates including painting, Electrical panel and more. Great starter home or nice Income property. Has large 2 car detached garage. New appliances & laundry area on main level. Major updates Fall of 2016 include new electrical, new kitchen, flooring, added master bedroom on main level with half bath. New front porch, new garage doors, new stone front driveway & rear driveway, some foundation work, central air. Rear decking added and added landscaping. NW of downtown Fort Wayne. Basement is unfinished
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,232 (+31.8%)
$12,600 + $86,600
$99,200
2024
$1,694 (+3.8%)
$9,500 + $64,600
$74,100
2023
$1,632 (+21.1%)
$12,300 + $59,100
$71,400
2022
$1,349 (+39.7%)
$9,100 + $50,900
$60,000
2021
$965 (−8.7%)
$4,000 + $39,100
$43,100
2020
$1,057 (+24.4%)
$5,400 + $42,900
$48,300
2019
$849 (−40.8%)
$5,000 + $34,000
$39,000
2018
$1,436 (+1.7%)
$8,500 + $57,000
$65,500
2017
$1,411 (+37.8%)
$8,500 + $38,500
$47,000
2016
$1,024 (+10.2%)
$8,500 + $38,500
$47,000
2015
$929 (−33.5%)
$8,500 + $35,900
$44,400
2013
$1,396
$8,500 + $31,600
$40,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
153 ft.
Lot size
6,120 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,364
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,364
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021203206021000074
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R2
Two Family Residential District
The Two Family Residential district is intended to create areas for medium density residential uses on individual lots or tracts and to provide for a variety of areas for single family and two family residential development, along with certain additional uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Recreation
Apr 4, 2016 • Final
Building - residential
Remodel
Dec 29, 2015 • Final
Electrical - residential
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fort Wayne, IN • 46808
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Fort Wayne. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1309 3rd St
$165,089
$189 over list price of $165K
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