8905 Ernst Rd is a 1,953 square foot house on a 3.99 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Fort Wayne data, we estimate the home's value is $513,004.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
3.99 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$513,004
$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 30.2% higher than the average sale price ($394K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,332 (+13.8%)
$99,800 + $373,400
$473,200
2024
$3,806 (+6.6%)
$99,800 + $313,600
$413,400
2023
$3,569 (+21.8%)
$84,800 + $292,800
$377,600
2022
$2,929 (+10.6%)
$50,900 + $302,200
$353,100
2021
$2,650 (+8.8%)
$50,900 + $257,000
$307,900
2020
$2,436 (−0.5%)
$50,900 + $228,200
$279,100
2019
$2,448 (+21.5%)
$50,900 + $225,400
$276,300
2018
$2,015 (−2.2%)
$50,900 + $188,100
$239,000
2017
$2,060 (−3.1%)
$50,900 + $180,100
$231,000
2016
$2,125 (+6.1%)
$50,900 + $180,100
$231,000
2015
$2,002 (−12.7%)
$50,900 + $169,200
$220,100
2013
$2,292
$50,900 + $161,000
$211,900
Tax history for 8905 Ernst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,332 (+13.8%)
$99,800 + $373,400
$473,200
2024
$3,806 (+6.6%)
$99,800 + $313,600
$413,400
2023
$3,569 (+21.8%)
$84,800 + $292,800
$377,600
2022
$2,929 (+10.6%)
$50,900 + $302,200
$353,100
2021
$2,650 (+8.8%)
$50,900 + $257,000
$307,900
2020
$2,436 (−0.5%)
$50,900 + $228,200
$279,100
2019
$2,448 (+21.5%)
$50,900 + $225,400
$276,300
2018
$2,015 (−2.2%)
$50,900 + $188,100
$239,000
2017
$2,060 (−3.1%)
$50,900 + $180,100
$231,000
2016
$2,125 (+6.1%)
$50,900 + $180,100
$231,000
2015
$2,002 (−12.7%)
$50,900 + $169,200
$220,100
2013
$2,292
$50,900 + $161,000
$211,900
*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
Jan 13, 2021 • Active
Electrical - residential
Perform electrical wiring for a remodel that includes removing a partial wall and adding a header. Install drywall, replace a patio door and windows, and patch the exterior siding.
Electrical
Remodel
Jan 12, 2021 • Active
Plumbing - residential
Install a prep sink in a kitchen island and relocate gas piping for a remodel. Remove a partial wall, install a header, and perform miscellaneous drywall work. Replace a patio door and windows, and patch the exterior siding.
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
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: 1,025
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Steel
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Vinyl/Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAFOUNTAIN RESERVE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,953
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 2,978
Building Sq. Ft: 3,772
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: N 406.88 OF 1539.3FT N OF KRESS RD & 833.92FT W OF ERNST RD LAFOUNTAIN RES SEC 11
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 794
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 173,717
Municipality Name: LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP
Acres: 3.988
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: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,953
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Allen County
APN: 021611100012000048
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lafayette Meadow School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Summit Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
Homestead Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$488,000 – $590,000
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