Lake County property record for 1038 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,182 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,325 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0202-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0202-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,182 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0202-0001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254202020001 |
| Street Address | 1038 TAFT ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2267 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOEGE ADDITION L.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOEGE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 67 INDIAN TRL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4724 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055473 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1038 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2267 |
| Document Number | 0000055473 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-055473 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 67 INDIAN TRL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4724 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,800 (+61.14%) Land $4,600 Building $69,200 | $73,800 (+61.14%) Land $4,600 Building $69,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,325.00 (-58.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $45,800 (-4.58%) Land $3,300 Building $42,500 | $45,800 (-4.58%) Land $3,300 Building $42,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,211.00 | $48,000 Land $3,900 Building $44,100 | $48,000 Land $3,900 Building $44,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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