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538 E Masterson Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 Property Records

Allen County property record for 538 E Masterson Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Property Summary

Property TypeRecreational Vacant Land
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$10,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$139 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale
Oct 2019 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-12-12-157-011.000-074

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-12-12-157-011.000-074
Alternative APN
  • 9332860318

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,336 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,336 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 60 ft wide
View / LotAlley

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 E MASTERSON AVE
CityFORT WAYNE
StateIN
Zip46803-2356
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Legal DescriptionLEWIS ADDITION LOT 239
Legal SubdivisionLEWIS ADDITION
Legal Lot Number239
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Township / Civil DivisionWAYNE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract4400

Owner

Source: Allen County records · APN 02-12-12-157-011.000-074

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address532 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2356
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Oct 21, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, ALLEN COUNTY CO DEV CORP
Dec 07, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Sep 07, 2017Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 20, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 07, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 07, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 20, 2017
Deed Document Number201747869
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Recording DateApr 28, 2021
Property Address538 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2356
Document Number2021028146
Map ReferenceDD 27 PG 391
Instrument DateApr 28, 2021
Instrument2021028146
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address532 MONTROSE CT, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46234-2249
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Recording DateOct 21, 2019
Property Address538 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2356
Document Number2019053989
Instrument DateOct 21, 2019
Instrument2019053989
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, ALLEN COUNTY CO DEV CORP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address532 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2356
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Recording DateDec 07, 2018
Property Address538 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2356
Document Number2018061890
Instrument DateDec 03, 2018
Instrument2018061890
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address200 E BERRY ST STE 170, 170, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-2734

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2525 S CLINTON ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-3340
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

September 2017: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Recording DateSep 07, 2017
Property Address538 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2356
Document Number2017047869
Map ReferenceDD Y PG534
Instrument DateAug 25, 2017
Instrument2017047869
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address200 E BERRY ST STE 320, 320, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-2737

July 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Recording DateJul 20, 2017
Property Address538 E MASTERSON AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803-2356
Document Number2017039022
Map ReferenceMB Y PG534
Instrument DateJul 20, 2017
Instrument2017039022
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2042 BROADWAY, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-3763

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allen County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyAllen County
County SubdivisionWayne Township
MunicipalityFort Wayne City
Unified School DistrictFort Wayne Community Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$139.00 (+127.87%)$6,200 (+5.08%) Land $6,200$6,200 (+5.08%) Land $6,200
2024$61.00 (-61.64%)
2023$159.00 (-3.05%)$5,900 (-) Land $5,900$5,900 (-) Land $5,900
2022$164.00$5,900 Land $5,900$5,900 Land $5,900

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemFORT WAYNE - 3 RIVERS FILTRATION PLANT
serves 269,994 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2022
Monitoring and Reporting1
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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