Allen County property record for 8717 Ernst Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,196 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 20,000 acres (871,200,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,958 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-16-11-100-016.000-048 |
| Primary APN | 02-16-11-100-016.000-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 871,200,000 sqft |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8717 ERNST RD |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46809-9749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W195 OF E1204.3 W OF KRESS RD OF FRL N 493.8S OF ERN RD LAF RES |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LAFAYETTE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 11701 |
8717 Ernst Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8717 ERNST RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809-9749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8717 Ernst Rd was $1,958 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | Lafayette Township |
| Unified School District | Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,958.00 (+1.82%) | $247,600 Land $60,000 Building $187,600 | $247,600 Land $60,000 Building $187,600 |
| 2024 | $1,923.00 (-7.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,089.00 (+28.63%) | $250,100 Land $55,000 Building $195,100 | $250,100 Land $55,000 Building $195,100 |
| 2022 | $1,624.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8717 Ernst Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1989.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1989 · 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 risk around 8717 Ernst Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 45% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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