Allen County property record for 1908 Emerson Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-07-34-359-019.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-07-34-359-019.000-074 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,360 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1908 EMERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46808-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EUREKA PARK ADDITION LOT 47 |
| Legal Subdivision | EUREKA PARK ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Wayne Park and Boulevard System Historic District listed 2010 · 180 contributing resources · NRIS 10001099 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1908 Emerson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1908 EMERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-3019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202180719 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010966 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1908 EMERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-3019 |
| Document Number | 2021080719 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021080719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1908 EMERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-3019 |
| Document Number | 2021080721 |
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| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021080721 |
| Name | INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOP |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 2021080720 |
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| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021080720 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1908 Emerson Ave was $1,203 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.3% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | Wayne Township |
| Municipality | Fort Wayne City |
| Unified School District | Fort Wayne Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,203.00 (+10.27%) | $133,600 Land $32,000 Building $101,600 | $133,600 Land $32,000 Building $101,600 |
| 2024 | $1,091.00 (+30.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $833.00 (+26.79%) | $103,900 (+17.53%) Land $14,800 Building $89,100 | $103,900 (+17.53%) Land $14,800 Building $89,100 |
| 2022 | $657.00 | $88,400 Land $14,800 Building $73,600 | $88,400 Land $14,800 Building $73,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1908 Emerson Ave 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.
The area around 1908 Emerson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 835 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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