Allen County property record for 3217 Schele Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $522 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-13-08-302-018.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-13-08-302-018.000-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3217 SCHELE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46803-2887 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 188 EAST WOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST WOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 188 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
3217 Schele Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3217 SCHELE AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2887 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 2025019147 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3217 Schele Ave was $522 with a homeowner's exemption, up 37.7% 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 | $522.00 (+37.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,200 Land $22,200 Building $63,000 | $85,200 Land $22,200 Building $63,000 |
| 2024 | $379.00 (+7.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $351.00 (-6.9%) | $59,000 (+5.92%) Land $6,600 Building $52,400 | $59,000 (+5.92%) Land $6,600 Building $52,400 |
| 2022 | $377.00 (+31.82%) | $55,700 Land $6,600 Building $49,100 | $55,700 Land $6,600 Building $49,100 |
| 2021 | $286.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3217 Schele 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 3217 Schele 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 406 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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