655 W 4th St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Property Records

Allen County property record for 655 W 4th St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 968 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.059 acres (2,555 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$138,838 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$1,044 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Mortgage
Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN02-12-02-106-001.000-074

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-12-02-106-001.000-074
Alternative APN
  • 9235010025

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area968 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,452 sqft
1st Floor Area968 sqft
Basement Area484 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,555 sqft (0.059 acres)
Lot Dimensions730 ft deep x 350 ft wide
View / LotAlley

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address655 W 4TH ST
CityFORT WAYNE
StateIN
Zip46808-2712
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionW 35 FT LOT 8 W 35 OF N 6 FRL LOT 10 NILLS ADD
Legal SubdivisionNILLS ADD
Legal Lot Number8,10
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Township / Civil DivisionWAYNE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract600

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 are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address655 W 4TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2712
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 16, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
LAKE CITY BANK
Aug 25, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
POLARIS HOME LOANS LLC
Jan 12, 2018Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202247113
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Property Address655 W 4TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2023
Title CompanyCENTURION LAND TITLE INC, CENTURION LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2018023746
DateMay 16, 2018
Instrument2018023746
Lender
NameLAKE CITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressWARSAW, IN 46581
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueMay 16, 2023

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Recording DateAug 25, 2022
Property Address655 W 4TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2712
Document Number2022047113
Map ReferencePL 11 PG 73
Instrument DateAug 19, 2022
Instrument2022047113
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2023
Title CompanyCENTURION LAND TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressIN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address655 W 4TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2712
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number2022047114
DateAug 25, 2022
Instrument2022047114
Lender
NamePOLARIS HOME LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

January 2018: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionALLEN IN
Recording DateJan 12, 2018
Property Address655 W 4TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2712
Document Number2018002535
Map ReferencePL15 PG159
Instrument DateDec 5, 2017
Instrument2018002535
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address536 E HAWTHORNE ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806-3026

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$1,044.00 (-7.12%)$122,300 (-7.7%) Land $10,000 Building $112,300$122,300 (-7.7%) Land $10,000 Building $112,300
2024$1,124.00 (-10.72%)
2023$1,259.00 (+371.54%)$132,500 (+159.8%) Land $10,000 Building $122,500$132,500 (+159.8%) Land $10,000 Building $122,500
2022$267.00$51,000 Land $8,900 Building $42,100$51,000 Land $8,900 Building $42,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1982–1999)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 7
Most Recent ClaimAug 1999 · 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 913 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Lakeland Internet, Mercury Fiber, MetaLINK Technologies, Verizon.

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