Lake County property record for 120 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 759 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,451 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $927 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0214-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0214-0005 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 759 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 759 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,451 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0214-0005 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254402140005 |
| Street Address | 120 TAFT ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S. 5TH SUB. L.5 B.20 N.28FT. L.6 B.20 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
120 Taft St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000018100 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 120 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000010582 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-510582 |
| Name | PREFERRED HOME LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | HIGHLAND, IN 46322 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 10 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2025 |
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 | $120,400 Land $10,600 Building $109,800 | $120,400 Land $10,600 Building $109,800 | |
| 2024 | $927.00 | ||
| 2023 | $34,400 (+12.79%) Land $10,900 Building $23,500 | $34,400 (+12.79%) Land $10,900 Building $23,500 | |
| 2022 | $781.00 | $30,500 Land $6,400 Building $24,100 | $30,500 Land $6,400 Building $24,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 120 Taft St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 120 Taft St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 78% 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 133 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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