8717 Ernst Rd is a 2,196 square foot house on a 2 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Fort Wayne data, we estimate the home's value is $296,759.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$296,759
$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 5.5% lower than the average sale price ($314K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,958 (+1.8%)
$60,000 + $187,600
$247,600
2024
$1,923 (−8.0%)
$60,000 + $179,900
$239,900
2023
$2,090 (+28.7%)
$55,000 + $195,100
$250,100
2022
$1,624 (+21.1%)
$37,000 + $186,700
$223,700
2021
$1,341 (+6.3%)
$37,000 + $148,300
$185,300
2020
$1,261 (+2.9%)
$37,000 + $136,700
$173,700
2019
$1,225 (+10.1%)
$37,000 + $131,000
$168,000
2018
$1,113 (+1.5%)
$37,000 + $120,200
$157,200
2017
$1,097 (+5.8%)
$37,000 + $103,000
$140,000
2016
$1,037 (+12.5%)
$37,000 + $103,000
$140,000
2015
$922 (−7.3%)
$37,000 + $92,900
$129,900
2013
$995
$37,000 + $84,200
$121,200
Tax history for 8717 Ernst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,958 (+1.8%)
$60,000 + $187,600
$247,600
2024
$1,923 (−8.0%)
$60,000 + $179,900
$239,900
2023
$2,090 (+28.7%)
$55,000 + $195,100
$250,100
2022
$1,624 (+21.1%)
$37,000 + $186,700
$223,700
2021
$1,341 (+6.3%)
$37,000 + $148,300
$185,300
2020
$1,261 (+2.9%)
$37,000 + $136,700
$173,700
2019
$1,225 (+10.1%)
$37,000 + $131,000
$168,000
2018
$1,113 (+1.5%)
$37,000 + $120,200
$157,200
2017
$1,097 (+5.8%)
$37,000 + $103,000
$140,000
2016
$1,037 (+12.5%)
$37,000 + $103,000
$140,000
2015
$922 (−7.3%)
$37,000 + $92,900
$129,900
2013
$995
$37,000 + $84,200
$121,200
*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
A1
AOD
Agricultural District
The Agricultural district is intended to permit a wide range of agricultural activities as well as limited types of low-density residential development and other uses customarily conducted in or associated with agricultural areas, and certain additional community-oriented uses.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay Districts
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Neighborhood center
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Timberland
Oct 3, 2013 • Final
Electrical - residential
Install electrical wiring for a septic pump.
Electrical
Plumbing
Aug 31, 2005 • 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.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,196
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 2,196
Building Sq. Ft: 2,196
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: W195 OF E1204.3 W OF KRESS RD OF FRL N 493.8S OF ERN RD LAF RES
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,296
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Municipality Name: LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP
Acres: 2
County Use Description: SFR UNPLATTED 0-9.99 AC
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: LAFAYETTE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,196
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Allen County
APN: 021611100016000048
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lafayette Meadow School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Summit Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
9/10
Homestead Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
9/10
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Estimated sale price
$282,000 – $342,000
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