8511 Illinois Rd is a 2,980 square foot house on a 4.8 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Fort Wayne data, we estimate the home's value is $1,244,394.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
4.8 acresLot Size
$418Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,244,394
$8,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 272.9% higher than the average sale price ($334K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,742 (+5.9%)
$1,254,500 + $191,200
$1,445,700
2024
$34,701 (+466.0%)
$1,254,500 + $142,500
$1,397,000
2023
$6,131 (+49.4%)
$177,000 + $219,800
$396,800
2022
$4,105 (+13.1%)
$83,000 + $220,600
$303,600
2021
$3,631 (−1.8%)
$83,000 + $182,400
$265,400
2020
$3,699 (+18.8%)
$83,000 + $175,100
$258,100
2019
$3,112 (−2.3%)
$58,100 + $170,200
$228,300
2018
$3,185 (+3.1%)
$58,100 + $167,900
$226,000
2017
$3,090 (+9.6%)
$58,100 + $137,000
$195,100
2016
$2,818 (+3.1%)
$58,100 + $137,000
$195,100
2015
$2,732 (−21.2%)
$58,100 + $131,300
$189,400
2013
$3,469
$58,100 + $126,100
$184,200
Tax history for 8511 Illinois Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,742 (+5.9%)
$1,254,500 + $191,200
$1,445,700
2024
$34,701 (+466.0%)
$1,254,500 + $142,500
$1,397,000
2023
$6,131 (+49.4%)
$177,000 + $219,800
$396,800
2022
$4,105 (+13.1%)
$83,000 + $220,600
$303,600
2021
$3,631 (−1.8%)
$83,000 + $182,400
$265,400
2020
$3,699 (+18.8%)
$83,000 + $175,100
$258,100
2019
$3,112 (−2.3%)
$58,100 + $170,200
$228,300
2018
$3,185 (+3.1%)
$58,100 + $167,900
$226,000
2017
$3,090 (+9.6%)
$58,100 + $137,000
$195,100
2016
$2,818 (+3.1%)
$58,100 + $137,000
$195,100
2015
$2,732 (−21.2%)
$58,100 + $131,300
$189,400
2013
$3,469
$58,100 + $126,100
$184,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
AR
AOD
Low Intensity Residential District
The Low Intensity Residential district is intended to create areas for both low intensity residential and agricultural uses. The purpose of this district is to allow for the continuation of agricultural land uses while also allowing low intensity residential development and certain additional uses where adequate infrastructure is available.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Jul 17, 2009 • Final
Building - residential
Tear off the existing roof and install a new roof on a residential building.
Roofing
Jul 17, 2009 • Final
Heating - residential
Replace the air conditioning unit.
HVAC
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,796
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,980
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 4,776
Building Sq. Ft: 4,776
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: N 681 OF E 355 FT OF W 50 A EX E 125 OF N 232 FT W1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 11 EX PT TO ST
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 660
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 209,088
Municipality Name: ABOITE TOWNSHIP
Acres: 4.8
County Use Description: OTHER COMMERCIAL
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Traffic
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: FORT WAYNE ABOTIE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,980
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1870
County: Allen County
APN: 021111202002000075
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Deer Ridge Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Woodside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Homestead Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.18M – $1.43M
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