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c. 1879 Schoolhouse in Fort Wayne, IN

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8126 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Own a rare piece of Fort Wayne history and unlock endless potential—all for under $500,000! Situated on a high-traffic corner lot along Coldwater Road, this nearly 1-acre (. 96) property offers exceptional visibility and commercial promise in one of the city’s busiest corridors. Originally established in 1878 as Washington School, this charming one-room schoolhouse was converted into a 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence and has been a family home from 1978-2022. While the structure is in need of a major renovation, it offers an opportunity to start fresh with character-rich bones ready to be reimagined.
3 Bed · 2 Bath · 1,846 Sq Ft · 0.96 Ac.
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