Allen County property record for 5504 Joyce Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,142 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.576 acres (25,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,234 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-07-19-228-014.000-065 |
| Primary APN | 02-07-19-228-014.000-065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,142 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,802 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,142 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,088 sqft (0.576 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 2,240 ft deep x 1,120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 294 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5504 JOYCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46818-9743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5-19-1-066 KRUSE HOMESTEAD LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | KRUSE HOMESTEAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
5504 Joyce Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5504 JOYCE AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202181822 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5504 JOYCE AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9743 |
| Document Number | 2021081822 |
| Map Reference | PL 24 PG 71&72 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021081822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5504 JOYCE AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9743 |
| Document Number | 2021081823 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021081823 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5504 Joyce Ave was $2,234 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Township |
| Unified School District | Fort Wayne Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,234.00 (-2.53%) | $301,000 Land $48,600 Building $252,400 | $301,000 Land $48,600 Building $252,400 |
| 2024 | $2,292.00 (-2.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,341.00 (+48.73%) | $294,900 (+32.18%) Land $24,500 Building $270,400 | $294,900 (+32.18%) Land $24,500 Building $270,400 |
| 2022 | $1,574.00 | $223,100 Land $24,500 Building $198,600 | $223,100 Land $24,500 Building $198,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5504 Joyce Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5504 Joyce Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 66 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, Mercury Fiber, Verizon.
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