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11711 Whistling Trl, Fort Wayne, IN, 46818

5beds
3baths
3,364sqft
$525,000
$156price/sqft
$3,487/moest. monthly cost
$139,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

This **beautiful newer home sits on a premium pond lot with gorgeous water views** and offers more than **3,350 sq. ft. of spacious, modern living**. With 5 bedrooms, a loft, multiple living areas, a 3-car garage, and numerous upgrades inside and out, this home offers an impressive combination of space, comfort, and a beautiful setting. The bright, open main level features **9-foot ceilings and an abundance of windows**, bringing in plenty of natural light. The spacious kitchen is at the heart of the home with a **large center island, quality cabinetry, hard-surface countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and recessed and pendant lighting**. The cathedral-ceiling Morning Room adds even more light and living space while taking advantage of the home's beautiful setting. At the front of the home, a **bonus room with glass French doors** provides an attractive additional space that can be used as a home office, sitting room, dining room, playroom, exercise room, or whatever best fits your needs. The main level also includes a bedroom, providing a convenient option for guests or family. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a **tray ceiling with crown molding**, plenty of room for furniture, a large walk-in closet, and a private bath with a tiled shower and large vanity. Three additional generously sized bedrooms, a **loft**, closet organizers, and convenient **second-floor laundry** complete the upper level. **The outdoor space is one of the features that really sets this home apart.** The fully fenced backyard overlooks the pond, providing a beautiful water view and a wonderful backdrop for relaxing and entertaining. A **large patio was added with space specifically designed to accommodate a swim spa**, creating an excellent outdoor living area that's ready to enjoy. The property also features a **complete irrigation/sprinkler system covering the front, back, sides, and garden areas**, making it easy to maintain the lawn and landscaping. Additional dedicated pads were added for **trash and recycling storage and a Generac standby generator**. The **3-car garage has been upgraded with a professionally installed decorative flake floor coating**, giving the garage a clean, polished appearance while providing a durable, high-quality finish. The exterior has excellent curb appeal with **stone accents, shake-style siding, multiple gables, and a large covered front porch**. Energy-efficient windows, furnace, and air conditioning, along with a mostly maintenance-free exterior, add to the home's comfort and convenience. With **over 3,350 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, a bonus room with glass French doors, an upstairs loft, 3-car garage, fenced backyard, oversized patio, full irrigation system, extensive upgrades, and a beautiful pond view**, this home offers much more than just square footage. It's a thoughtfully upgraded home with plenty of room inside and out—and a setting that's difficult to duplicate. Conveniently located just **5 minutes from Carroll Schools and approximately 6 minutes from shopping**.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Arcola SchoolGrades K-57.1 mi
7/10
Carroll Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.2 mi
9/10
Carroll High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2023

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage disposal,Microwave,Range / Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Fireplace features: Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced air,Gas
  • Cooling features: Central

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 3,364 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 020135226025000044

Features

  • Exterior features: Stone,Vinyl
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • On waterfront: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 9,100 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Garage - Attached

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Drought
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,654$31,848
Home Insurance *$189$2,268
Property Taxes $336$4,032
Electricity $308$3,700
Total$3,487$41,844
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$119,554/yr
40% on housing$104,610/yr
45% on housing$92,986/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 810Commercial: 30
Total Premiums$1.77M
Total Exposure$1.82M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.4%
9.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.1%
6.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 5.1%
5.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$156This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 46818$155
Allen County$137

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 46818$168
Allen County$139

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-18Price change$489,000
2026-07-05Listed for sale$525,000
2025-10-06Listing removed$3,250
2025-09-02Price change$3,250
2025-08-31Listed for rent$3,500
2024-06-17Listing removed$486,000
2024-06-09Price change$486,000
2024-05-20Price change$499,000
2024-05-17Listed for sale$585,000
2023-02-13Sold$476,446
2023-01-15Pending sale$476,446
2022-12-06Price change$476,446
2022-10-25Price change$481,601
2022-09-13Price change$481,600
2022-08-21Listed for sale$479,865

For Sale by Owner

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