Lake County property record for 1148 Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,240 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.878 acres (38,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,632 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Re-recorded Document Sep 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0002-0037 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0002-0037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,240 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,465 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 38,246 sqft (0.878 acres) |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1148 COLFAX ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-2353 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Legal Description | L P HAMMONDS DUB BLK 1 LOTS 31 TO 42 & 1/2 VAC ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | L P HAMMONDS DUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37,38 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1148 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-2353 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2023 | Re-recorded Document |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202328169 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000072818 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1148 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-2353 |
| Document Number | 0000028169 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-028169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7133 HIGGINS PARK WEST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46323-4300 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1148 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-2353 |
| Document Number | 0000027080 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-027080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7133 HIGGINS PARK WEST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46323-4300 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1148 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-2353 |
| Document Number | 0000072818 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-072818 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1148 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-2353 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1148 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-2353 |
| Document Number | 0000006393 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6393 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 140 VICKROY DR CROWN POINT IN 463073612, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-3612 |
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 | $40,800 (-17.91%) Land $39,400 Building $1,400 | $40,800 (-17.91%) Land $39,400 Building $1,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,632.00 (-49.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $49,700 (-1.58%) Land $39,400 Building $10,300 | $49,700 (-1.58%) Land $39,400 Building $10,300 | |
| 2022 | $5,250.00 (-36.82%) | $50,500 Land $39,400 Building $11,100 | $50,500 Land $39,400 Building $11,100 |
| 2021 | $8,309.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 63% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 210 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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