6810 Elzey Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46809

Property Details: • Type: Single Family Residence • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 1 • Square Footage: 576 sq ft

Description: Urban Homestead with Studio Loft, Gardens, & Character in Waynedale 6810 Elzey St, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

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Welcome to 6810 Elzey Sta rare urban homestead tucked into the heart of Fort Waynes Waynedale neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow sits on 0.33 acres of certified wildlife habitat and permaculture-inspired gardens. Behind the home, a large 2-car detached garage includes a fully finished upstairs loft with electric, ducted HVAC, and insulationideal for studio rental income, workspace, or guest quarters.

This property is an ideal blend of residential charm and self-sustaining potential. Perfect for homeowners seeking character, nature, and room to grow (literally).

Key Features & Recent Improvements ~1,000+ sq ft finished living space + unfinished basement New vinyl flooring throughout main rooms Updated kitchen (2019) with granite countertops Fully repainted interior & repaired drywall (202425) Bathroom remodel (2019): custom tile shower w/ niche, new tile flooring, new vanity, fixtures, and plumbing Soffit repainted, gutters cleaned, and new privacy gate installed Detached garage loft (~576 sq ft): carpeted, insulated, drywalled, and fitted with its own ducted central heat and AC system (no plumbing) Fully fenced yard with additional gate access (2025 update) Walls and interior layout redesigned by previous owner in 2019

Land & Garden Features Certified USDA Peoples Garden & Certified Wildlife Habitat Native + edible plants: pawpaws, sunchokes, chokecherry, lavender, coneflowers, creeping thyme, and more Mushroom-producing raised log beds (chicken-of-the-woods, turkey tail) Mosaic walkways, dry creek bed, and mature weeping willow Compost-enhanced soil with bison manure (sold on site) Backyard ideal for pets, children, or hobby farming Outdoor water hookup available for refrigerator installation

Property Facts Assessed value (2025): $195,800 Lot size: 0.33 acres Bedrooms: 3 Bathroom: 1 Heating: Forced air (gas) Cooling: Central air Garage heating/cooling: Independent ducted central HVAC Year built: 1925 (Effective year: 1982) Roof: Metal roof on addition (2024) Detached 2-car garage w/ finished loft (2001) Water heater: Electric (2020) Furnace: Replaced (2023) AC: Serviced (2023) Parcel: 02-12-28-456-013.000-074 Estimated property taxes (2025): ~$1,500/year

Seller Notes

This home has been a labor of love, blending creative design with sustainability. Im downsizing and transitioning to a new chapter, but this home is ready for someone else to enjoy its uniqueness, beauty, and functionality. Its more than a homeits a living ecosystem, income opportunity, and peaceful retreat.

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Listed by Owner: Crystal Parsons Fort Wayne, IN Call or text: 260-438-9316 Email: [email protected]

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