Allen County property record for 5817 Whitney Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,032 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.492 acres (21,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-31-279-004.000-067 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-31-279-004.000-067 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,450 sqft (0.492 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5817 WHITNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46809-9765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIDGEWAY ADD LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWAY ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 11502 |
5817 Whitney Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5817 WHITNEY AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809-9765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201349569 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013049569 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Property Address | 5817 WHITNEY AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809-9765 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021045800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021045800 |
| Name | STAR FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46858 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5817 Whitney Ave was $612 with a homeowner's exemption, down 37.9% 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 |
| Unified School District | Fort Wayne Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $612.00 (-37.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,100 Land $31,700 Building $140,400 | $172,100 Land $31,700 Building $140,400 |
| 2024 | $986.00 (-6.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,053.00 (+4.57%) | $142,800 (-4.35%) Land $28,600 Building $114,200 | $142,800 (-4.35%) Land $28,600 Building $114,200 |
| 2022 | $1,007.00 (+1.61%) | $149,300 Land $28,600 Building $120,700 | $149,300 Land $28,600 Building $120,700 |
| 2021 | $991.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5817 Whitney Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2016 · 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 risk around 5817 Whitney Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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