$214,900

5419 Forest Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,824 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
0.31acre lot
1 car garage
$118/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Welcome home to this charming & beautifully updated cottage-style ranch boasting a full finished basement & composite deck overlooking nice backyard with private feel! Located in the Statehood Park neighborhood, you’re conveniently close to shopping & schools while maintaining a level of peace & quiet with large lots, mature trees & low traffic. You might never guess this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home was built in 1952 as it has been well maintained from outside in with obvious pride of ownership & updates including: new windows & siding 2020; furnace & AC 2021, wood floors redone 2024; garage door 2025. Sure to impress from the moment you arrive, exterior presents adorable curb appeal with tidy landscaping, long extended driveway to detached garage & expansive 0.31 acre lot. Front door opens to bright & inviting atmosphere complemented by white walls, gorgeous original hardwood floors & plenty of natural light. Generous living room features a big picture window & possible dining/study nook. Head on back to the classic kitchen with abundant cabinetry, SS appliances, updated ceiling fan & sliding glass doors to walk out deck. All 3 bedrooms are comfortably sized. Main floor bath with tub/shower has been refreshed with shiplap accent wall & modern vanity. Downstairs you’ll find a spacious carpeted flex/2nd living room with daylight windows & wood burning fireplace to keep you cozy all winter long! Basement almost doubles square footage of home plus another full bath with walk-in shower & modern vanity. Laundry & utilities completes lower level. Sizable composite deck has built-in privacy wall & allows you even more living & entertainment space, where you can kick back & relax as you enjoy the large shaded back yard surrounded by tall vegetation & trees offering even more privacy. Mere minutes from Georgetown Square & Kreager Park with easy access to IN-930 & the Maumee Pathway. This home is efficient with its square footage & generous with its amenities—don’t let it pass you by!

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: January 13, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 18, 2026 at 9:59PM
Listing Office:: North Eastern Group Realty : 260-489-7095
Listing Agent:: Laura Cook : 260-710-7727
MLS ID:: 202601364

Basement: FinishedFull Basement
Flooring: CarpetHardwood Floors
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace: BasementFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: Vinyl
Style: RanchOne Story

Roofing: AsphaltShingle

School District: Fort Wayne Community

Zoning: STATEWOOD PARK SEC B LOT 8202-08-33-326-023.000-072

Water: City
Sewer: City

This listing courtesy of Laura Cook , North Eastern Group Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Haley Elementary School

2201 Maplecrest Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815

Grades PK-5

0.53 miles away

Lane Middle School

4901 Vance Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815

Grades 6-8

0.71 miles away

Snider High School

4600 Fairlawn Pass, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815

Grades 9-12

0.93 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.