Fort Wayne grew up where three rivers meet, the St. Marys, the St. Joseph and the Maumee, and the water has shaped its neighborhoods. In March 1982 all three rose at once and damaged about 1,800 homes, and low areas near the rivers still deal with flooding and wet basements. Fort Wayne also has a lot of older housing, from 1800s homes in West Central to mid-century houses across the city. If yours needs work, we'll make you a cash offer as-is.
We buy houses in all 50 states. These are just some of the areas we serve. Don't see your city? We still want to hear from you.
Fort Wayne neighborhoods we buy in
We buy across the city, including West Central, Nebraska, Lakeside, Forest Park, North Anthony, Southwood Park, Williams Woodland Park and Waynedale, and neighborhoods on every side of town. We also buy in nearby New Haven, Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville and elsewhere in Allen County.
What we see in Fort Wayne houses
- River-area flooding and basements. Wet basements, sump issues and flood-zone insurance costs near the rivers.
- Historic homes. West Central is a historic district with homes built from about 1840 to 1960, and exterior work there can need approval.
- Mid-century homes. Ranches and bungalows with original wiring, plumbing and roofs.
- Rentals. Close to 4 in 10 Fort Wayne households rent, according to Census estimates.
Why Fort Wayne owners sell to us
We talk with heirs settling an estate, landlords ready to be done, owners dealing with water or foundation problems, and people who have moved away.
See our pages for an inherited house, probate, a house that needs repairs, being a tired landlord, or a vacant house.
Probate and foreclosure in Fort Wayne
Estates for Allen County residents are opened in the Probate Division of the Allen Superior Court. Indiana foreclosures are judicial, homeowners can request a settlement conference, and a sheriff's sale usually can't happen until at least three months after filing. See our Indiana page.
Questions Fort Wayne sellers ask
Will you buy a house in a flood zone or with water in the basement?
Yes. We buy as-is and factor it into our offer.
Can I use Indiana's small-estate affidavit to sell the house?
That affidavit covers personal property, not the house. Real estate needs a separate affidavit or a probate case. We can sign a contract while you sort it out.
Do I need to clean out the house?
No. Take what you want and leave the rest.