Allen County property record for 1815 Benham Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,588 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.329 acres (14,310 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-08-34-304-027.000-072 |
| Primary APN | 02-08-34-304-027.000-072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,294 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,310 sqft (0.329 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,350 ft deep x 1,060 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1815 BENHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46815-7816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALLEY PARK FOREST SEC B LOT 73 & E 5 FT LOT 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY PARK FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 73,72 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 10811 |
1815 Benham Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9720 PAULDING RD, NEW HAVEN, IN 46774-9804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 202412206 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 2024036911 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1815 BENHAM DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815-7816 |
| Document Number | 2024012206 |
| Map Reference | PL 33 PG 117-118 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024012206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6419 E TILLMAN RD, NEW HAVEN, IN 46774 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1815 BENHAM DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815-7816 |
| Document Number | 2024012206 |
| Map Reference | PL 33 PG 117-118 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024012206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6419 E TILLMAN RD, NEW HAVEN, IN 46774 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1815 Benham Dr was $4,766 with a homeowner's exemption, down 21.2% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Township |
| Municipality | Fort Wayne City |
| Unified School District | Fort Wayne Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,766.00 (-21.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $211,600 Land $26,300 Building $185,300 | $211,600 Land $26,300 Building $185,300 |
| 2024 | $6,051.00 (+131.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,611.00 (+27.43%) | $229,500 (+25.55%) Land $32,300 Building $197,200 | $229,500 (+25.55%) Land $32,300 Building $197,200 |
| 2022 | $2,049.00 (+3.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $182,800 Land $32,300 Building $150,500 | $182,800 Land $32,300 Building $150,500 |
| 2021 | $1,987.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1815 Benham Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1815 Benham Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FORT WAYNE - 3 RIVERS FILTRATION PLANT serves 269,994 people · EPA ID IN5202020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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