Lake County property record for 1213 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,615 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $950 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0036-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0036-0011 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,112 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,615 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1213 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GALLAGHERS 1ST ADD. L.11 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | GALLAGHERS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
1213 Taft St is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5475 BROADWAY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1647 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202427493 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1213 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5475 BROADWAY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1647 |
| Document Number | 0000049823 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-549823 |
| Name | VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1213 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2229 |
| Document Number | 0000035654 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35654 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1213 TAFT ST GARY IN 464042229, GARY, IN 46404-2229 |
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 | $38,500 Land $4,100 Building $34,400 | $38,500 Land $4,100 Building $34,400 | |
| 2024 | $950.00 | ||
| 2023 | $32,700 (-4.94%) Land $3,200 Building $29,500 | $32,700 (-4.94%) Land $3,200 Building $29,500 | |
| 2022 | $881.00 | $34,400 Land $3,800 Building $30,600 | $34,400 Land $3,800 Building $30,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1213 Taft St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 2 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1213 Taft St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 570 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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