Allen County property record for 659 5th St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,232 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 02-12-02-104-005.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-02-104-005.000-074 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,348 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 548 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| 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 | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 659 5TH ST |
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| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46808-2718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BAUER & FOOHEYS ADD LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAUER & FOOHEYS |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| 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.
659 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2414 E FERGUSON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46816-3101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer METROPOLITAN TITLE/IN LLC, METROPOLITAN TITLE OF IN LLC |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer DIVERSITY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, LIBERTY TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202139656 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021039658 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 659 5TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2718 |
| Document Number | 2021039658 |
| Map Reference | PL 4 PG 79 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | METROPOLITAN TITLE/IN LLC, METROPOLITAN TITLE OF IN LLC |
| 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 | 2414 E FERGUSON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46816-3101 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 659 5TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2718 |
| Document Number | 2021039656 |
| Map Reference | PL 4 PG 79 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | METROPOLITAN TITLE/IN LLC, METROPOLITAN TITLE OF IN LLC |
| 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 | 2414 E FERGUSON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46816-3101 |
| Document Number | 2021039657 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039657 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 659 5TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2718 |
| Document Number | 2017005199 |
| Map Reference | PL4 PG79 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | DIVERSITY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, LIBERTY TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 659 5TH ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-2718 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 659 5th St was $2,232 with a homeowner's exemption, up 56% 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 | $2,232.00 (+55.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $99,200 Land $11,100 Building $88,100 | $99,200 Land $11,100 Building $88,100 |
| 2024 | $1,431.00 (+2%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,403.00 (+22.43%) | $61,400 (+20.39%) Land $8,300 Building $53,100 | $61,400 (+20.39%) Land $8,300 Building $53,100 |
| 2022 | $1,146.00 | $51,000 Land $7,700 Building $43,300 | $51,000 Land $7,700 Building $43,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 659 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 |
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| 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 659 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 |
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| 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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