Home prices still rising in Fort Wayne and it’s hitting property tax bills

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne’s housing market isn’t just impacting buyers it’s now showing up in property tax bills.

Monday marks the deadline for Allen County homeowners to pay their spring property taxes. And with rising home values across the region, many are noticing bigger bills.

Local real estate agents say the increase in prices is being fueled by a national housing shortage and strong demand right here in northeast Indiana. Features like finished kitchens, updated bathrooms, and finished basements are helping homes sell for significantly more—sometimes above asking price…

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