Lake County property record for 1244 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $97 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Jul 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0037-0012 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0037-0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,180 sqft (0.073 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1244 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2230 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | GALLAGHERS 1ST ADD. L.11 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | GALLAGHERS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
1244 Taft St, recreational vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4012 BUTTERNUT ST, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312-2912 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 25, 2022 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202619502 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1244 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2230 |
| Document Number | 0000019502 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619502 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4012 BUTTERNUT ST, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312-2912 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1244 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2230 |
| Document Number | 0000020927 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-020927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 POLK ST, 350, GARY, IN 46402-1011 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13113 S EBERHART AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60827-1328 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1244 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2230 |
| Document Number | 0000017205 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-017205 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 POLK ST, GARY, IN 46402-1011 |
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 | $1,300 Land $1,300 | $1,300 Land $1,300 | |
| 2024 | $97.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,200 (-15.38%) Land $2,200 | $2,200 (-15.38%) Land $2,200 | |
| 2022 | $194.00 | $2,600 Land $2,600 | $2,600 Land $2,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1244 Taft St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1244 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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