NEW PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Don’t let this exceptional opportunity pass you by! This proposed . 936-acre parcel in the heart of Allen County offers the perfect setting to build your dream home. Located in the NWAC school system, this property provides the ideal balance of privacy and convenience ~ with No HOA! With city sewer available and NIPSCO gas accessible, you’ll have the essential utilities in place to bring your vision to life. If you’re dreaming of a custom-built retreat, this property is ready to make it happen. Zoned R1 in Allen County, the possibilities are exciting and full of potential. Close proximity to shopping, dining, and hospitals, along with quick access to I-69 and 469 for effortless commuting. Picture the future you can create on this remarkable parcel — the perfect place to build, grow, and call home.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.93 acresLot Size
$188,065Price/Acres
Listed by Bradley Reinking• Keller Williams Realty Group
Northwest Fort Wayne, located between I-69 and the St. Joseph River, is a residential and commercial Fort Wayne neighborhood with wooded creek corridors and big-box retail clusters. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lima Rd and W Washington Center Rd crossroads, where coffee counters, local eateries, and service storefronts keep the sidewalks and parking lots in steady motion. Architectural cues shift from mid-century ranch streets to newer subdivisions with wide setbacks and cul-de-sacs. Chain O’ Lakes Park and the riverfront greenways set a nature-forward rhythm for walks and bike rides. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and Science Central add hands-on culture nearby. Glenbrook Square and the Coliseum campus anchor the area’s everyday errands and event nights.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Natural gas heating available
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Corner, level lot
Curbs along the street
Lot dimensions approximately 253 x 160
Home design
Vacant residential land
Construction
Property listed as land (no structures)
Utilities
Natural gas available
Electricity available
Public sewer
Sale and tax history for 13525 Tonkel Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IRMLS #202607564
Aug 26, 2026
Price Changed
$174,900
Jun 24, 2026
Price Changed
$189,900
Mar 9, 2026
Listed
$199,900
IRMLS #202525465
Oct 17, 2025
Sold
$345,000
Jul 29, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2025
Listed
$400,000
Jul 1, 2025
Coming Soon
$400,000
+20
Don’t let this extraordinary opportunity slip away! Own 5 acres of prime land complete with a charming homestead in the heart of Allen County. Nestled in the highly sought-after Tonkel Road north corridor within the esteemed NWAC school system, this property beckons you to realize your dreams. Imagine the possibilities: create your own personal oasis, design a sprawling family compound, or develop the land for beautiful residential homes. The potential here is truly boundless! Zoned R1 in Allen County, this property’s appeal is further enhanced. Embrace this rare chance to craft your vision on this remarkable parcel! Enjoy immediate access to an array of shopping, dining, and top-tier healthcare facilities. Just minutes from I-69 for effortless travel, with convenient access to Highway 469, this location is unbeatable. Picture your future on this exceptional land filled with promise!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,445 (+52.7%)
$110,500 + $199,300
$309,800
2024
$1,601 (−2.7%)
$75,300 + $198,500
$273,800
2023
$1,646 (+3.9%)
$75,300 + $189,900
$265,200
2022
$1,584 (−0.3%)
$75,200 + $151,300
$226,500
2021
$1,588
$75,200 + $130,300
$205,500
2020
$1,590
$75,200 + $115,800
$191,000
2019
$1,588 (+0.4%)
$75,200 + $110,800
$186,000
2018
$1,581 (−1.1%)
$68,200 + $106,400
$174,600
2017
$1,599 (−1.1%)
$68,200 + $93,400
$161,600
2016
$1,616 (−4.1%)
$68,200 + $93,400
$161,600
2015
$1,685 (−11.2%)
$68,200 + $88,500
$156,700
2013
$1,897
$68,200 + $79,800
$148,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1898
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,728
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
020224476004000057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R1
Single Family Residential District
The Single Family Residential district is intended to create and maintain areas for single family residential uses on individual lots or tracts and to provide for a variety of areas for single family neighborhoods, along with certain additional uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Neighborhood center
Dec 2, 2016 • Active
Building - residential
Replace an expired permit for a reroofing project on a residential building.
Roofing
Mar 24, 2015 • Active
Building - residential
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fort Wayne, IN • 46845
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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67
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37
37
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 13525 Tonkel Rd
$164,638
$10K under list price of $175K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $365K to $595K.