Lake County property record for 131 Porter St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,980 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0484-0007 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0484-0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 131 PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. PERFECT ADD. L.12 BL.E |
| Legal Subdivision | PERFECT ADD |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4037 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
131 Porter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 ARGO ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST CU |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021535006 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020533 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 131 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1534 |
| Document Number | 0000035006 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-535006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000035007 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-535007 |
| Name | CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 131 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1534 |
| Document Number | 0000020534 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-520534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1061, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-5561 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 131 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1534 |
| Document Number | 0000020533 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-520533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 91 ALDER RD, FRANKLIN, GA 30217-5797 |
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 | $135,800 Land $9,300 Building $126,500 | $135,800 Land $9,300 Building $126,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,980.00 | ||
| 2023 | $115,800 (+127.06%) Land $9,300 Building $106,500 | $115,800 (+127.06%) Land $9,300 Building $106,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,306.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,000 Land $5,400 Building $45,600 | $51,000 Land $5,400 Building $45,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 131 Porter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 131 Porter St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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