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545 Forest Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Property Records

Allen County property record for 545 Forest Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Property Summary

Property TypeParking Lot
Detailsbuilt 1986
Lot Size0.289 acres (12,600 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$991 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN02-07-36-301-013.000-074

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-07-36-301-013.000-074
Alternative APN
  • 9137300018

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Lot Area12,600 sqft (0.289 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address545 FOREST AVE
CityFORT WAYNE
StateIN
Zip46805
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Parking Lot
Legal DescriptionLOT 18 JOHN M E RIEDELS ADD & VAC ALLEY ON WEST & VAC ST ADJ
Legal SubdivisionJOHN M E RIEDELS ADD
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Township / Civil DivisionWAYNE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Fort Wayne Park and Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2010 · 180 contributing resources · NRIS 10001099

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address929 AVENUE OF AUTOS, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-5106
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2020
Deed SaleSep 23, 2020
Deed Document Number202058219
Last Transfer DateJun 16, 2025
Transfer Doc2025026862
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Recording DateSep 23, 2020
Property Address545 FOREST AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
Document Number2020058219
Instrument DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument2020058219
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8484 WESTPARK DR STE 200, 200, MC LEAN, VA 22102-3588

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address633 AVENUE OF AUTOS, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-1184
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$991.00 (+4.1%)$36,300 (+0.28%) Land $31,500 Building $4,800$36,300 (+0.28%) Land $31,500 Building $4,800
2024$952.00 (-2.46%)
2023$976.00 (-3.46%)$36,200 (-0.28%) Land $31,500 Building $4,700$36,200 (-0.28%) Land $31,500 Building $4,700
2022$1,011.00$36,300 Land $31,500 Building $4,800$36,300 Land $31,500 Building $4,800

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1978–1997)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1997 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFORT WAYNE - 3 RIVERS FILTRATION PLANT
serves 269,994 people · EPA ID IN5202020
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Lakeland Internet.

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