Allen County property record for 257 E Pettit Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $598 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-23-285-025.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-23-285-025.000-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,632 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,200 ft deep x 400 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 E PETTIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46806-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 120 FT LOT 395 LAFAYETTE PLACE ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | LAFAYETTE PLACE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 395 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
257 E Pettit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 E PETTIT AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806-3004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Property Address | 257 E PETTIT AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806-3004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRADEMARK TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2022033359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022033359 |
| Name | TEACHERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 E Pettit Ave was $598, down 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 | $598.00 (-10.34%) | $90,600 Land $25,200 Building $65,400 | $90,600 Land $25,200 Building $65,400 |
| 2024 | $667.00 (+0.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $663.00 (+43.51%) | $92,500 (+20.29%) Land $19,600 Building $72,900 | $92,500 (+20.29%) Land $19,600 Building $72,900 |
| 2022 | $462.00 | $76,900 Land $14,500 Building $62,400 | $76,900 Land $14,500 Building $62,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 E Pettit 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.
Wildfire risk around 257 E Pettit Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 503 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 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, Mercury Fiber, Verizon.
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