5419 Forest AVE Fort Wayne, IN 46815-7462

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!