Allen County property record for 6401 Orchard Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,752 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,912 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $86,300 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,157 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-28-283-001.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-28-283-001.000-074 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,752 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,172 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,376 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,912 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,280 ft deep x 540 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 375 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6401 ORCHARD LN |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46809-2345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 33 WAYNEDALE GARDENS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | WAYNEDALE GARDENS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 3800 |
6401 Orchard Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6401 ORCHARD LN, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809-2345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003124439 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000124439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6401 Orchard Ln was $1,157 with a homeowner's exemption, down 43.3% 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 | $1,157.00 (-43.34%) | $225,700 Land $22,600 Building $203,100 | $225,700 Land $22,600 Building $203,100 |
| 2024 | $2,042.00 (+22.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,670.00 (-4.13%) | $159,700 (+2.18%) Land $14,900 Building $144,800 | $159,700 (+2.18%) Land $14,900 Building $144,800 |
| 2022 | $1,742.00 (+14.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $156,300 Land $14,900 Building $141,400 | $156,300 Land $14,900 Building $141,400 |
| 2021 | $1,516.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6401 Orchard Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1982–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 6401 Orchard Ln 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 315 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, Verizon.
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