Lake County property record for 1324 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,328 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $191,600 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $742 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0001-0007 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0001-0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,328 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 264 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,180 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1324 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | F. C. HALLS ADD. L.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | F. C. HALLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
1324 Taft St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1324 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| May 13, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023541945 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015480 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1324 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2232 |
| Document Number | 0000041945 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-541945 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1324 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2232 |
| Document Number | 0000041946 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-541946 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1324 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2232 |
| Document Number | 0000015480 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-015480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2166 MCCOOL RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368-2669 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $136,000 Land $3,700 Building $132,300 | $136,000 Land $3,700 Building $132,300 | |
| 2024 | $742.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,300 (-4.82%) Land $2,700 Building $48,600 | $51,300 (-4.82%) Land $2,700 Building $48,600 | |
| 2022 | $964.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,900 Land $3,300 Building $50,600 | $53,900 Land $3,300 Building $50,600 |
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 1324 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 1324 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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