Beautiful 3 bedroom home on basement in the Forest Park Neighborhood

LARGE AMOUNT OF WOOD WORKING, ORIGINAL TOUCHES & CHARM | EXCELLENT VIEWS OF LAKESIDE PARK & THE ROSE GARDENS

1619 Alabama Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

Thursday, March 30th, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

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Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on full basement w/ detached garage in the Forest Park Neighborhood.
This one of a kind home features a large amount of original wood working features, large living spaces, oversized covered front porch and many classic touches and charm that most homes don’t include anymore. Minutes from downtown Fort Wayne, this home had excellent views and is walking distances to Lakeside Park, schools, churches and many amenities in the East State area. Don’t let this piece of history slip through your fingers. A real diamond in the rough!
Real Estate sells @ 6:00 PM

LARGE CAST IRON BANK COLLECTION • NIPPON, BAVARIA, SILVERPLATE SERVICE PCS., VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES • ANTIQUE & VINTAGE FURNITURE • FIREARMS • CREATIVE TOUCH FASHION MACHINE 1036, FRAMED ART, HOUSEHOLD & MISC. ITEMS • APPLIANCES • POWER & HAND TOOLS, GARAGE & OUTDOOR ITEMS

OPEN HOUSES:

Monday March 20th @ 5-6:30 PM
Monday March 27th @ 5-6:30 PM

Property Features

  • Main Level - Foyer/Grand Entry:

    • 6’ x 32’
    • carpet
    • separate entry to the front door
    • some arched doorways
    • hanging ceiling lights
    • (2) large guest closets

  • Living Room:

    • 15.5’ x 27’
    • carpet
    • (1) hanging light
    • built-in cabinets into pony walls
    • brick fireplace w/ gas insert & tile surround

  • Dining Room:

    • 15.5’ x 17’
    • carpet
    • large built-in buffet & cabinets
    • large solid pocket doors
    • chair rail

  • Eat-In Kitchen:

    • 12’ x 15.5
    • vinyl floors
    • built-in cabinets
    • laminate countertops
    • ceiling lights
    • chair rail
    • plenty of storage
    • Kenmore built-in gas range
    • Kenmore built-in wall oven

  • Crafting Room / Possible Bedroom:

    • 13’ x 13.5’
    • carpet
    • ceiling lights
    • built-in desk/crafting tables
    • chair rail
    • large walk-in closet

  • Full Bathroom:

    • 8’ x 10.5’
    • cast iron tub
    • stand shower
    • vanity w/ hanging lights
    • some tile walls
    • plenty of built-in storage cabinets

  • Den/Study:

    • 12’ x 13’
    • carpet
    • large entry wall built-in cabinet/storage
    • ceiling light
    • large walk-in closet

  • Upper Level - Master Bedroom:

    • 14’ x 17.5’
    • carpet
    • large 7’ x 7.5’ walk-in closet w/ built-ins
    • multiple access doors

  • Bedroom #2:

    • 9’ x 20.5’
    • carpet
    • 7’ x 8’ dormer sitting area
    • track lighting
    • closet

  • Full Bathroom:

    • 5’ x 8’
    • vinyl floors
    • cast iron tub
    • wall mounted sink
    • medicine cabinet w/ wall lights
    • tile walls
    • (2) linen closets in hallway

  • Bedroom #3:

    • 9’ x 15.5’
    • carpet
    • dual closets

  • Full Unfinished Basement - Multiple Spaces:

    Rec Room Area
    • 31’ x 38’
    • concrete floors
    • ceiling lights
    Workshop Area
    • 13’ x 38’
    • concrete floors
    • ceiling lights
    • built-in workbench
    • storage closet
    Half Bathroom:
    • stool & sink

  • Detached 2-Car Garage:

    • 20’ x 20’
    • concrete floors
    • dual garage doors
    • electric garage opener
    • plenty of storage
    • service door
    • backs up to alley

  • Other Property Features:

    TAXES: $1,563.76 w/ exemptions (2015 p 2016)
    3,686sf of finished living space
    Built in 1940
    • Allen County | Wayne Township | Forest Park Neighborhood | Lot Size: 87’ x 150’
    • City Water | City Sewer | 2-Story Old Conventional Home | Zoned Residential | 100 amp Service
    • Trane XR95 Gas Furnace w/ Aprilaire System | Trane Central Air Unit | 40gal. Gas Water Heater
    • Wood Exterior | Asphalt Shingles | Large 10’ x 40’ Cover Front Porch w/ Columns
    • Large Amount of Original Wood Working Thoughtout - Baseboards, Crown Molding, Built-ins & More!
    • Nice Landscaping Beds Around Entire Home | Concrete Walks & Driveway w/ Alley Access
    • FWCS District | Walking Distance to Lakeside Park & Rose Gardens

Personal Property

  • LARGE CAST IRON BANK COLLECTION, NIPPON, BAVARIA, SILVERPLATE SERVICE PCS., VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES:

    Beveled mantel mirror; cast iron bank collection (Popeye The Sailor Man, Aunt Jemima, Indian, donkey, bull dog, cat, dog on pillow bank, lion, soldier, scottie dog, many more!); cash register tin bank; cobalt glass pig bank; Raggedy Ann bank; Magnavox console record cabinet; luster candlesticks; Havilland Nippon saucer w/ covered jar; Candlewick snack sets & candlesticks; Heisey recessed panel clear basket; Glendale by Lenox dinnerware; (3) Candlewick serving dishes; Glass pressed bowl on pedestal; Cut/ pressed & clear glass pieces; Misc. China pieces; Pr. Bavaria candlesticks; Sterling plate serving pieces/ trays; lots of old books; (5) Moose creamers; Cuckoo clock; McCoy tureen w/ ladle & large pressed glass bowl; Gone w/ Wind Lamp; Pair red Toleware lamps; Orange painted wood child's trunk; Foot locker; 8 gal. stoneware crock; Antique dome top trunk; coon furs; deer mount taxidermy; Pheasant art hanging; Vera Bradley bag; Argoflex vintage camera; Airequipt slide changer, model P; Argus 300 slide projector; hand painted Nippon lidded double handled container; brass candlesticks; hand painted Nippon white and gold w/ floral design 2-tier chip dip platter; Principles of Accounting books; history books; D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Directors ambulance service metal box; arrow heads; pipes; Bell Howell video recorder; Convo 110 lb. advertising tin; beer steins & mugs.

  • ANTIQUE & VINTAGE FURNITURE:

    Mahogany china cabinet; Antique marble top 3-drawer chest; Mahogany dining table w/ (6) harp back chairs; King 6pc. Bdrm. suite (chest, dresser w/ mirror, nightstands); antique mission oak desk; Antique 6-drawer chest; Needle point stool; Painted phone/ gossip bench; 2-Cushion sofa; Pr. Upholstered accent chairs (yellow-green); Pr. Pedestal end tables; One cushion skirted love seat - floral pattern; Coffee table; Swivel rocker glider; Upholstered arm chair (yellow green); Marble top "S" base end table; Square coffee table; Pedestal table w/ (4) uph. Arm chairs; Armless chair; Wood inlaid leather end table; Antique tiger oak claw foot pedestal round table; (4) Wood kitchen chairs; Antique chair (no seat) & Wood rocking chair (no seat); Blue painted vanity & 3-drawer chest; antique wood arm chair; painted hoop back chair; Full bed, nightstand & table; White painted display cabinet; Antique server; Child's studded rocker & (2) wooden chairs; White painted barrister 2-shelf bookcase (no glass); coffee table.

  • FIREARMS:

    Enfield 1917 Military Rifle
    1957 Lacoruna Fabricadearmas Military Rifle
    Remington US Model 1917, 30-6 cal
    1944 No. 4 MKI Long Branch
    Crosman No, 40 BB Gun

  • CREATIVE TOUCH FASHION MACHINE 1036, FRAMED ART, HOUSEHOLD & MISC. ITEMS:

    Creative Touch Fashion machine 1036; weaving looms; framed vertical flowers in bottles print; pr. table lamps; built by Baldwin organ; pr. modern contemporary framed art; (5) Palm tree candlesticks; Fireplace tools; (4) Brass candlesticks; framed landscape scene art w/ gilt frame; etched crystal stemware & glasses; sherbets & glass dishes; framed art (table setting image) & table lamp; oversized table lamp; flatware sets/ utensils; Sharp Carousel microwave; skillets, pots, pans & baking sheets; Swivel metal chair; Bissell bagless vac. & Electrolux; table lamps; roll away bed (no mattress) & stackable plastic shelves; Schwinn stationary bike; old wood ping pong table (rough); Bravo 4pc. luggage; Golf clubs & carrier; gun table.

  • APPLIANCES:

    Kenmore refrigerator; Kenmore Elite gas dryer; Kenmore washer model 110; Sears Coldspot upright freezer.

  • POWER & HAND TOOLS, GARAGE & OUTDOOR ITEMS:

    Skil saw 2.5 hp, model 5275; dual action palm sander; Dara James lathe; large bench vise; hand drills; heavy duty adjustable wrenches; wood planner; Nuts/ bolts hardware; old furniture clamps; misc. scrap wood & lumber; QSP shop-vac 3.0 gal.; gardening tools; push broom; rakes; 14' rung ladders; Lawn Boy push mower; Toro snow plow; snow shoes; Toro cordless trimmer; Sears hedge trimmer; Schwinn Suburban Bicycle; cement trowel; 2-wheel cart; yard tools & stand; tree limb saw; misc. yard tools.

Real Estate Terms

Buyer Brokers welcome (contact auctioneer for details).  $7,000 down day of auction, balance on closing.  Buyer(s) to pay winning accepted bid price plus a 2.5% buyers premium (2.5% of winning bid) due at closing.  Property sold subject to confirmation of the trustee.  Property sold as-is, where-is.  Property sold for cash. (The sale of this property may be financed; however, the sale of this property IS NOT CONTINGENT to financing approval).  The information stated in this brochure are the opinions of the sellers, Scheerer McCulloch Auctioneers, Inc. and its agents, however, the decision to bid on the real estate property is entirely up to the individual bidders based on their own individual inspections, research and opinions. All statements, measurements, zoning and tax information are from reliable sources, however, are not guaranteed to be accurate. Statements made day of auction takes precedence over any and all previous oral or written matter.  Real estate closing within 45 days of auction.  *Real estate taxes: Real estate tax information stated indicates what the current owner is required to pay and is merely a guideline (the new buyer’s real estate taxes may or may not be the same as what the current owners is required to pay). Real estate taxes prorated to date of closing. 

Personal Property Terms

10% buyers premium on all items. Cash, MC/VISA. All items sold as-is. Statements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter. All sales are final. Not responsible for accidents.