Is Fort Wayne, IN 46805 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fort Wayne housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Fort Wayne, IN 46805 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 94 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 27%, homes sold faster (13 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $189,918. Overall, Fort Wayne is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Allen County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Fort Wayne ranks #34 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Yoder 46798 (0% sold over asking) or Fort Wayne 46802 (9% sold over asking), while Grabill 46741 (50% sold over asking) and Monroeville 46773 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.