Allen County property record for 531 E Masterson Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,659 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Sep 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-12-154-017.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-12-154-017.000-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,504 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,659 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 531 E MASTERSON AVE |
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| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46803-2355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W24 FRL LOT 228 LEWIS ADD & W2.4FT OF S32.3 FT OF E 26 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWIS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 228 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Allen County records · APN 02-12-12-154-017.000-074
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 08, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage MIDWEST AMERICA FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034885 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Property Address | 531 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2355 |
| Document Number | 0000034885 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 531 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2355 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 531 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2355 |
| Document Number | 2022052184 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022052184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 03, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Property Address | 531 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2019051252 |
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| Date | Oct 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019051252 |
| Name | MIDWEST AMERICA FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2029 |
Source: Allen County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.00 (-81.33%) | $72,400 (+23.55%) Land $16,400 Building $56,000 | $72,400 (+23.55%) Land $16,400 Building $56,000 |
| 2024 | $75.00 (+1,4%) | ||
| 2023 | $5.00 (-98.21%) | $58,600 (+10.78%) Land $7,500 Building $51,100 | $58,600 (+10.78%) Land $7,500 Building $51,100 |
| 2022 | $280.00 (+40.7%) | $52,900 Land $7,500 Building $45,400 | $52,900 Land $7,500 Building $45,400 |
| 2021 | $199.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 22, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Defiance Holdings, Lakeland Internet.
Based on FCC filings for 431 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | FORT WAYNE - 3 RIVERS FILTRATION PLANT serves 269,994 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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