Allen County property record for 656 Putnam St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $731 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2012 Second Mortgage May 2012 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-07-35-353-011.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-07-35-353-011.000-074 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,080 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,440 ft deep x 500 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 656 PUTNAM ST |
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| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46808-2431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 79 BECKS SECOND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | BECKS SECOND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Wayne Park and Boulevard System Historic District listed 2010 · 180 contributing resources · NRIS 10001099 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
656 Putnam St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 PUTNAM ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 10, 2012 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| May 10, 2012 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 26, 2007 | Corporation Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · ARM EQUIFIRST CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201225724 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2011055519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Property Address | 656 PUTNAM ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | DREIBELBISS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2012025726 |
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| Date | May 10, 2012 |
| Instrument | 2012025726 |
| Name | INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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| Address | INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2012 |
| Property Address | 656 PUTNAM ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2431 |
| Document Number | 2012025724 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2012 |
| Instrument | 2012025724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | DREIBELBISS TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 656 PUTNAM ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2431 |
| Document Number | 2012025725 |
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| Date | May 10, 2012 |
| Instrument | 2012025725 |
| Name | HALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Corporation Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Property Address | 656 PUTNAM ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2431 |
| Document Number | 0207017107 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Instrument | 207017107 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | PROGRESSIVE LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 656 PUTNAM ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2431 |
| Document Number | 0207017108 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Instrument | 207017108 |
| Name | EQUIFIRST CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
| Prepayment Penalty | 24 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 9.75% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 9.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 12.7% |
| Index | 6-Month LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 15.7% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Putnam St was $731 with a homeowner's exemption, down 16.6% 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 | $731.00 (-16.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,000 Land $17,300 Building $82,700 | $100,000 Land $17,300 Building $82,700 |
| 2024 | $877.00 (+83.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $478.00 | $80,100 (+13.62%) Land $17,300 Building $62,800 | $80,100 (+13.62%) Land $17,300 Building $62,800 |
| 2022 | $478.00 | $70,500 Land $17,300 Building $53,200 | $70,500 Land $17,300 Building $53,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 656 Putnam St 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.
The area around 656 Putnam St 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 |
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| 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 913 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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