Is Fort Wayne, IN 46809 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fort Wayne housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Fort Wayne, IN 46809 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 36 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 28%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $197,739. Overall, Fort Wayne is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Allen County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Fort Wayne ranks #151 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 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.