Allen County property record for 838 Walnut St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,814 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-12-11-302-006.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-12-11-302-006.000-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,814 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 830 ft deep x 580 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46802-5154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 FOXS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | FOXS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
838 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Allen County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 WALNUT ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-5154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 202456758 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2016031573 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 838 WALNUT ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-5154 |
| Document Number | 2020082261 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020082261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL CO LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1306 NAUTI ST, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6246 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Walnut St was $679, up 5.8% 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 | $679.00 (+5.76%) | $96,300 (+9.93%) Land $10,500 Building $85,800 | $96,300 (+9.93%) Land $10,500 Building $85,800 |
| 2024 | $642.00 (-52.23%) | $87,600 (+48.98%) Land $10,500 Building $77,100 | $87,600 (+48.98%) Land $10,500 Building $77,100 |
| 2023 | $1,344.00 (-7.76%) | $58,800 (-2.97%) Land $10,500 Building $48,300 | $58,800 (-2.97%) Land $10,500 Building $48,300 |
| 2022 | $1,457.00 | $60,600 Land $6,500 Building $54,100 | $60,600 Land $6,500 Building $54,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Walnut 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 838 Walnut 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 548 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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