A lot of good small businesses start in a garage. The trouble is that most homes only have one, and it's already full of the family car. 5628 Leesburg Rd has an attached garage for daily life and a detached two-car garage that can be something else entirely.
Hobbies that outgrow the spare bedroom
If any of these sound like you, a separate building changes everything:
- Woodworking or furniture flipping. Sawdust stays out of the house, and you have room for a table saw and finished pieces waiting for pickup.
- Small-engine and mower repair. Spring and fall bring steady work, and you need somewhere to park the machines.
- Auto detailing. Two bays, a loop driveway for customer drop-offs, and room to work out of the weather.
- Online shops. Inventory, packing tables and shelving without taking over the dining room.
- Welding, fabrication or 3D printing. Noise and equipment stay outside the living space.
The loop driveway helps more than you'd think
If people drop off or pick up, a loop driveway means no one is backing out onto the road or blocking your own car. It keeps things simple and safe.
Do your homework on the rules
Every property's zoning sets what kinds of home-based business are allowed and how much customer traffic is fine. Before you buy with a business plan in mind, check the parcel's zoning with the Allen County or City of Fort Wayne planning office. We're glad to help you find the right contact.
The home itself
- 3 bed, 2 bath ranch, about 1,300 sq ft, built 1952
- 0.64 acres, fenced backyard
- No HOA restrictions to clear
Picture your shop in the detached garage: photos and the full video tour are at onerealestatellc.com/5628-leesburg-rd. Call or text Oleg Brown at 260-460-0553 to see it in person.