Lake County property record for 1040 Decatur St, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $357 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0276-0049 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0276-0049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,191 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1040 DECATUR ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-3763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AETNA MANOR 4TH SUB. ALL L.49 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | AETNA MANOR 4TH SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1120 DECATUR ST, GARY, IN 46403-3765 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201517970 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008948 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1040 DECATUR ST, GARY, IN 46403-3763 |
| Document Number | 0000002846 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-002846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1120 DECATUR ST, GARY, IN 46403-3765 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1040 DECATUR ST, GARY, IN 46403-3763 |
| Document Number | 0000063047 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-063047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5600 E 7TH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2831 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $19,400 (+122.99%) Land $4,900 Building $14,500 | $19,400 (+122.99%) Land $4,900 Building $14,500 | |
| 2024 | $357.00 (+34.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,700 (+20.83%) Land $4,900 Building $3,800 | $8,700 (+20.83%) Land $4,900 Building $3,800 | |
| 2022 | $265.00 | $7,200 Land $4,000 Building $3,200 | $7,200 Land $4,000 Building $3,200 |
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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 450 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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