Allen County property record for 531 Pierce Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,774 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-11-377-018.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-11-377-018.000-074 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,092 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,636 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,580 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,400 ft deep x 470 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 531 PIERCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46807-1223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BONDS SUBDIVISION OF WALNUT PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | BONDS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Beechwood Historic District listed 2021 · 63 contributing resources · NRIS 100007177 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
531 Pierce Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 PIERCE AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807-1223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201745282 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 5, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2008021900 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 531 PIERCE AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807-1223 |
| Document Number | 2017045282 |
| Map Reference | REC6 PG88 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017045282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 PIERCE AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807-1223 |
| Document Number | 2017045283 |
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| Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017045283 |
| Name | VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Pierce Ave was $1,774 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% 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 | $1,774.00 (-0.45%) | $174,700 Land $21,900 Building $152,800 | $174,700 Land $21,900 Building $152,800 |
| 2024 | $1,782.00 (+31.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,352.00 (+18.7%) | $138,700 (+18.75%) Land $21,900 Building $116,800 | $138,700 (+18.75%) Land $21,900 Building $116,800 |
| 2022 | $1,139.00 | $116,800 Land $13,500 Building $103,300 | $116,800 Land $13,500 Building $103,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Pierce Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 531 Pierce 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 649 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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