Allen County property record for 438 Eckart St, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,500 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $455 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-13-152-013.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-13-152-013.000-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,052 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,150 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 438 ECKART ST |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46806-1111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 SUNNYSIDE AMENDED ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE AMENDED ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
438 Eckart St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Allen County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4810 LESTER DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46816-4253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 200447031 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 2018019028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 438 ECKART ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806-1111 |
| Document Number | 2018019028 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018019028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 438 ECKART ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806-1111 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Eckart St was $455 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.3% 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 | $455.00 (-7.33%) | $80,400 Land $21,500 Building $58,900 | $80,400 Land $21,500 Building $58,900 |
| 2024 | $491.00 (+20.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $407.00 (+4.36%) | $68,400 (+24.82%) Land $14,100 Building $54,300 | $68,400 (+24.82%) Land $14,100 Building $54,300 |
| 2022 | $390.00 | $54,800 Land $7,100 Building $47,700 | $54,800 Land $7,100 Building $47,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Eckart St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2017 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 438 Eckart St 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 598 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, Verizon.
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