Allen County property record for 538 Meyer Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,282 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,300 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,639 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-11-377-009.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-11-377-009.000-074 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,282 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,366 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,282 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,400 ft deep x 400 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 538 MEYER AVE |
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| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46807-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 J F W MEYERS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | MEYERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| 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.
538 Meyer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 MEYER AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201650916 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Property Address | 538 MEYER AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807-1220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2024024135 |
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| Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024024135 |
| Name | THREE RIVERS FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46815 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Apr 21, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Meyer Ave was $1,639 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.2% 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 | $1,639.00 (-3.19%) | $164,600 (+9.08%) Land $20,100 Building $144,500 | $164,600 (+9.08%) Land $20,100 Building $144,500 |
| 2024 | $1,693.00 (+116.77%) | $150,900 (+50.3%) Land $20,100 Building $130,800 | $150,900 (+50.3%) Land $20,100 Building $130,800 |
| 2023 | $781.00 (-11.05%) | $100,400 (-0.99%) Land $20,100 Building $80,300 | $100,400 (-0.99%) Land $20,100 Building $80,300 |
| 2022 | $878.00 | $101,400 Land $12,400 Building $89,000 | $101,400 Land $12,400 Building $89,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Meyer 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 538 Meyer 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 |
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| 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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