ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-01
ZIP 46804 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
92 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 46804 (Fort Wayne), Indiana. Sourced directly from Allen County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 23.8% absentee owners — share of 46804 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $275,473 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 44.6% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 46804.
- 112-day median resolution time — cases move at a moderate pace in this ZIP.
- 14.1% post-filing sale rate — share of 46804 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 41 | 44.6% |
| Probate / Estate | 30 | 32.6% |
| Foreclosure | 14 | 15.2% |
| Guardianship | 7 | 7.6% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q1 | 6 |
| 2024-Q2 | 17 |
| 2024-Q3 | 4 |
| 2024-Q4 | 6 |
| 2025-Q1 | 18 |
| 2026-Q1 | 4 |
| 2026-Q2 | 14 |
| 2026-Q3 | 23 |
Property values in ZIP 46804
Based on 90 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 46804
39.6% of tracked cases (36 of 91) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 112 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 23 |
| Settled / consent order | 6 |
| Dismissed | 5 |
| Sheriff sale | 2 |
Post-filing property sales
14.1% of trackable properties in ZIP 46804 (13 of 92) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $237,000. Median time from filing to sale: 124 days. 23% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 46804 (Fort Wayne) falls within Allen County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Allen County Intelligence Report.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 46805 · 46803 · 46806 · 46802 · 46807.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 46804?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 92 property-related court filings in ZIP code 46804 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. These are sourced directly from Allen County court dockets and include: Divorce (41), Probate / Estate (30), Foreclosure (14). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 46804?+
In ZIP 46804, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (41, 44.6%); Probate / Estate (30, 32.6%); Foreclosure (14, 15.2%); Guardianship (7, 7.6%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 46804 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 46804 is $275,473, based on 90 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $232,800 to $366,000 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 46804?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 46804 resolve in a median of 112 days, moving at a moderate pace. 39.6% of tracked cases (36 of 91) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 46804 sell after a court filing?+
14.1% of trackable properties in ZIP 46804 (13 of 92) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $237,000. Sales close a median of 124 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 46804 have absentee owners?+
23.8% of court-filed properties in ZIP 46804 have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee or out-of-state owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
Cite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 46804 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-10-01, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/46804-foreclosure-data