Is Fort Wayne, IN 46835 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fort Wayne is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 35% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score80/ 100

More competitive than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #11 of 306 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list35.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market13Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$161▲ +10.3% vs. last year

The Fort Wayne housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Fort Wayne, IN 46835 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 169 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold more slowly (9 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $279,879. Overall, Fort Wayne is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Allen County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Fort Wayne ranks #11 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 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.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Fort Wayne real estate

Is Fort Wayne a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Fort Wayne, IN 46835 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Fort Wayne?

The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Fort Wayne sell over asking?

35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Fort Wayne?

About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Allen County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fort Wayne?

The median sale price was $279,879 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $161 per square foot.

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