Lake County property record for 1042 Benton St, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,211 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale May 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0270-0028 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0270-0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1042 BENTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-3666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AETNA MANOR 2ND SUB. L. 28 BL. 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | AETNA MANOR 2ND SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
1042 Benton St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1042 BENTON ST, GARY, IN 46403-3666 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| May 4, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023503939 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014705 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1042 BENTON ST, GARY, IN 46403-3666 |
| Document Number | 0000003939 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-503939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4427 IRISH HILLS DR APT 3A, 3A, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-3020 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1042 BENTON ST, GARY, IN 46403-3666 |
| Document Number | 0000014705 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-014705 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15504 MARYLAND AVE, DOLTON, IL 60419-2766 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1042 BENTON ST, GARY, IN 46403-3666 |
| Document Number | 0000003782 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-003782 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2690 TYLER ST, GARY, IN 46407-3938 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1042 BENTON ST, GARY, IN 46403-3666 |
| Document Number | 0000013821 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13821 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1608 S ASHLAND AVE #54905 CHICAGO IL 606082013, 54905, CHICAGO, IL 60608-2013 |
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 | $45,300 Land $7,900 Building $37,400 | $45,300 Land $7,900 Building $37,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,211.00 | ||
| 2023 | $39,300 (-3.44%) Land $7,900 Building $31,400 | $39,300 (-3.44%) Land $7,900 Building $31,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,150.00 (-41.99%) | $40,700 Land $5,000 Building $35,700 | $40,700 Land $5,000 Building $35,700 |
| 2021 | $3,706.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1042 Benton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1042 Benton St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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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