Lake County property record for 1256 W 17th Ave, Gary, IN 46407
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,970 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,744 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,878 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0375-0040 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0375-0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,970 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,744 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1256 W 17TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2ND LOGAN PARK ADD. L.40 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | 2ND LOGAN PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 11800 |
1256 W 17th Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11991 PRAIRIE ST, LEMONT, IL 60439-4539 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202533356 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033356 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1256 W 17TH AVE, GARY, IN 46407 |
| Document Number | 0000033356 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-033356 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11991 PRAIRIE ST, LEMONT, IL 60439-4539 |
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 | $3,900 (-) Land $3,600 Building $300 | $3,900 (-) Land $3,600 Building $300 | |
| 2024 | $1,878.00 | $3,900 (-58.06%) Land $3,600 Building $300 | $3,900 (-58.06%) Land $3,600 Building $300 |
| 2023 | $9,300 (+47.62%) Land $3,700 Building $5,600 | $9,300 (+47.62%) Land $3,700 Building $5,600 | |
| 2022 | $26,148.00 | $6,300 Land $1,400 Building $4,900 | $6,300 Land $1,400 Building $4,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1256 W 17th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · other causes |
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 1256 W 17th Ave 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 469 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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