1212 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1212 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,616 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size0.089 acres (3,877 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$803 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2024 Sale
Apr 2024 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-43-0037-0003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-43-0037-0003
Alternative APNs
  • 45-08-08-181-014.000-004
  • 254300370003

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,616 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,592 sqft
1st Floor Area1,308 sqft
Basement Area976 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,877 sqft (0.089 acres)
Lot Dimensions129 ft deep x 30 ft wide
View / LotAlley
Garage Area1,308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1212 TAFT ST
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46404-2230
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionGALLAGHERS 1ST ADD. L.3 BL.3
Legal SubdivisionGALLAGHERS 1ST ADD
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group2
Census Block2043
Census Tract10900

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of June 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1212 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2230
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 7, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
UNKNOWN, MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION
Apr 10, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 16, 2024Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2024
Deed SaleAug 7, 2024
Prior SaleApr 10, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024526215
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateAug 7, 2024
Property Address1212 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2230
Document Number0000026215
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 40
Instrument DateAug 6, 2024
Instrument2024-526215
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2025
Title CompanyUNKNOWN, MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1212 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2230

April 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateApr 10, 2024
Property Address1212 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2230
Document Number0000011081
Instrument DateMar 28, 2024
Instrument2024-511081
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address9812 TWIN CREEK BLVD, MUNSTER, IN 46321-4123

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6692 S PEARL ST, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121-2344

February 2024: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateFeb 16, 2024
Property Address1212 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2230
Document Number0000006466
Instrument DateJan 11, 2024
Instrument2024-006466
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9812 TWIN CREEK BLVD, MUNSTER, IN 46321-4123

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$42,300 (+57.25%) Land $4,400 Building $37,900$42,300 (+57.25%) Land $4,400 Building $37,900
2024$803.00 (+1.26%)$26,900 (-59.3%) Land $3,300 Building $23,600$26,900 (-59.3%) Land $3,300 Building $23,600
2023$66,100 (-4.48%) Land $3,300 Building $62,800$66,100 (-4.48%) Land $3,300 Building $62,800
2022$793.00 Homeowner's exemption$69,200 Land $3,900 Building $65,300$69,200 Land $3,900 Building $65,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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