Allen County property record for 657 5th St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $939 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 02-12-02-104-006.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-02-104-006.000-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,886 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,130 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,180 ft deep x 350 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 657 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46808-2718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BAUER & FOOHEYS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | BAUER & FOOHEYS |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
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.
657 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2009.
Source: Allen County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 657 5TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 200956330 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2009046223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 657 5th St was $939 with a homeowner's exemption, up 29.5% 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 | $939.00 (+29.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,800 (+20.84%) Land $12,500 Building $102,300 | $114,800 (+20.84%) Land $12,500 Building $102,300 |
| 2024 | $725.00 (-21.2%) | $95,000 (+0.42%) Land $12,500 Building $82,500 | $95,000 (+0.42%) Land $12,500 Building $82,500 |
| 2023 | $920.00 (+22.83%) | $94,600 (+11.56%) Land $12,500 Building $82,100 | $94,600 (+11.56%) Land $12,500 Building $82,100 |
| 2022 | $749.00 | $84,800 Land $12,500 Building $72,300 | $84,800 Land $12,500 Building $72,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 657 5th St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 7 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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 657 5th 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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