Lake County property record for 1240 Rutledge St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,484 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $60 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0055-0012 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0055-0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,726 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1240 RUTLEDGE ST |
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| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SO. BEND & GARY LAND COS SUB. ALL L.10 BL.1 N2. L.11 BL.1 & VAC. W. 5 FT. RUTLE DGE ST. ADJ. |
| Legal Subdivision | SO. BEND & GARY LAND COS SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, APN 001-25-47-0055-0012, as of December 29, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1240 RUTLEDGE ST, GARY, IN 46404-2243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 18, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011581 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1240 RUTLEDGE ST, GARY, IN 46404-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000011581 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Affidavit |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1240 RUTLEDGE ST, GARY, IN 46404-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000011580 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Lake County assessment roll as of December 29, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,500 (+67.33%) Land $5,500 Building $79,000 | $84,500 (+67.33%) Land $5,500 Building $79,000 | |
| 2024 | $60.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,500 (-6.13%) Land $4,300 Building $46,200 | $50,500 (-6.13%) Land $4,300 Building $46,200 | |
| 2022 | $53,800 Land $5,100 Building $48,700 | $53,800 Land $5,100 Building $48,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), as of October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IN5245015, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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