Allen County property record for 5526 Steele Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,324 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $204,200 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Dec 2005 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-07-07-477-002.000-065 |
| Primary APN | 02-07-07-477-002.000-065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,324 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,593 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,662 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5526 STEELE DR |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46818-9648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHWEST MEADOWS LOTS 7 & 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWEST MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
5526 Steele Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Allen County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5526 STEELE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DO NO USE, CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Dec 19, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage THREE RIVERS FCU |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| May 27, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202256681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5526 STEELE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9648 |
| Document Number | 0000032849 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632849 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | DO NO USE, CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5526 STEELE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9648 |
| Document Number | 0000032849, |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632849 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Property Address | 5526 STEELE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9648 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0205082751 |
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| Date | Dec 19, 2005 |
| Instrument | 205082751 |
| Name | THREE RIVERS FCU |
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| Address | PO BOX 2573, FORT WAYNE, IN 46801 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5526 STEELE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9648 |
| Document Number | 2022056681 |
| Map Reference | PL 23 PG 154 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022056681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | METROPOLITAN TITLE CORPORATION, METROPOLITAN TITLE OF IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5526 STEELE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9648 |
| Document Number | 2022056682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022056682 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5526 STEELE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9648 |
| Document Number | 2022029102 |
| Map Reference | PL 23 PG 154 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022029102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 5526 STEELE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-9648 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5526 Steele Dr was $2,066 with exemptions applied, down 6.6% 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 | $2,066.00 (-6.64%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $280,700 Land $29,200 Building $251,500 | $280,700 Land $29,200 Building $251,500 |
| 2024 | $2,213.00 (+5.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,100.00 (+43.64%) | $266,800 (+14.85%) Land $29,200 Building $237,600 | $266,800 (+14.85%) Land $29,200 Building $237,600 |
| 2022 | $1,462.00 | $232,300 Land $29,200 Building $203,100 | $232,300 Land $29,200 Building $203,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5526 Steele Dr 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 5526 Steele Dr 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 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 |
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