Great Southwest Allen County location in Aboite township. Newer roof installed in 2015, Furnace installed 2014, AC installed 2019, water heater 2019, comes with newer appliances as well. Located in Whispering Meadows subdivision within walking distance from Whispering Meadow Elementary.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ian Barnhart• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Contact: Off: 260-432-0531
Bought with Ian Barnhart• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
* CONTINGENT ACCEPTING BACK UP OFFERS * * * . This affordable ranch is located in the desirable SWAC School System. Whispering Meadows elementary school is walking distance. It has a large beautiful wooded lot with extensive landscaping. All kitchen stainless steel appliances remain. Recent updates include a new stove, AC and water heater. Roof replaced in 2015, furnace in 2014. The interior boasts a fireplace, vaulted ceiling in the great room, walk in master closet, new lighting. Ceramic floors in both baths/laminate in the kitchen. Well cared for one owner home is just what you are looking for. Laminate wood flooring replacements still in packaging in home. extra roof shingles in garage. Combination lock (master bedroom closet) with key & in bedded professionally in foundation of house, and fire proof. Utility averages: City utilities $35, Aqua IN $39, I & M $80, Nipsco $60
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,117 (−1.7%)
$41,900 + $176,300
$218,200
2024
$2,153 (+16.8%)
$41,900 + $159,900
$201,800
2023
$1,844 (−0.9%)
$22,200 + $161,700
$183,900
2022
$1,860 (+19.7%)
$22,200 + $151,700
$173,900
2021
$1,554 (+1.2%)
$22,200 + $127,200
$149,400
2020
$1,536 (+4.1%)
$22,200 + $118,100
$140,300
2019
$1,476 (+12.2%)
$22,200 + $113,400
$135,600
2018
$1,315 (+6.3%)
$22,200 + $103,200
$125,400
2017
$1,237 (+8.4%)
$22,200 + $86,300
$108,500
2016
$1,141 (−5.2%)
$22,200 + $86,300
$108,500
2015
$1,203 (−11.7%)
$22,200 + $93,400
$115,600
2013
$1,363
$22,200 + $89,300
$111,500
Tax history for 8516 Spring Forest Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,117 (−1.7%)
$41,900 + $176,300
$218,200
2024
$2,153 (+16.8%)
$41,900 + $159,900
$201,800
2023
$1,844 (−0.9%)
$22,200 + $161,700
$183,900
2022
$1,860 (+19.7%)
$22,200 + $151,700
$173,900
2021
$1,554 (+1.2%)
$22,200 + $127,200
$149,400
2020
$1,536 (+4.1%)
$22,200 + $118,100
$140,300
2019
$1,476 (+12.2%)
$22,200 + $113,400
$135,600
2018
$1,315 (+6.3%)
$22,200 + $103,200
$125,400
2017
$1,237 (+8.4%)
$22,200 + $86,300
$108,500
2016
$1,141 (−5.2%)
$22,200 + $86,300
$108,500
2015
$1,203 (−11.7%)
$22,200 + $93,400
$115,600
2013
$1,363
$22,200 + $89,300
$111,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
8,451 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,171
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021102401008000075
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Apr 24, 2026 • Active
Building - residential
Install new siding on a single-family home.
Remodel
Nov 17, 2025 • Active
Electrical - residential
Install and wire a new generator and an automatic transfer switch according to electrical code requirements.
Electrical
Generator
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Off Street, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,171
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 131 x 65
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,461
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $125
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $10.42
Schools Information
School District: MSD of Southwest Allen Cnty
Elementary School: Whispering Meadows
Middle Or Junior School: Woodside
High School: Homestead
Location Information
Directions: Illinois Rd/St Rd 14 to Whispering Meadows.
Subdivision Name: Whispering Meadows
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,171
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,451 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Allen County
APN: 021102401008000075
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upstate Alliance of REALTORS
AttributionContact: Off: 260-432-0531
Around this home
Schools
Whispering Meadow Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Woodside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
Homestead Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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
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
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
June and 3.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$243,000 – $294,000
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