Allen County property record for 538 E Douglas Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,910 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,534 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-12-105-008.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-12-105-008.000-074 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,670 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,650 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 538 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46802-3541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 31 FT LOT 50 LEWIS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWIS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Allen County records · APN 02-12-12-105-008.000-074
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 222 E DEWALD ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-3320 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 06, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer COSMOPOLITAN TITLE CORPORATION, COSMOPOLITAN TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 06, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 06, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202224937 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | May 06, 2022 |
| Property Address | 538 E DOUGLAS AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-3541 |
| Document Number | 2022024937 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022024937 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | COSMOPOLITAN TITLE CORPORATION, COSMOPOLITAN TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 E DEWALD ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-3320 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 538 E DOUGLAS AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-3541 |
| Document Number | 2020042849 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020042849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1105 SUMMIT ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-1251 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2324 FINLEY AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203-4505 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Allen County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $1,534.00 (+25.94%) | $68,200 (+72.66%) Land $20,000 Building $48,200 | $68,200 (+72.66%) Land $20,000 Building $48,200 |
| 2024 | $1,218.00 (+34.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $903.00 (+30.49%) | $39,500 (+28.25%) Land $4,900 Building $34,600 | $39,500 (+28.25%) Land $4,900 Building $34,600 |
| 2022 | $692.00 | $30,800 Land $4,900 Building $25,900 | $30,800 Land $4,900 Building $25,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 22, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Lakeland Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 140 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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