Lake County property record for 1523 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,200 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $950 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Jun 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0229-0007 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0229-0007 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,646 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 882 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,093 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 882 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1523 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2252 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A. A. KUNERTS 1ST ADD. LOT 8 BL. 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | A. A. KUNERTS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5054 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
1523 Taft St is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10715 NEWTON AVE, WINFIELD, IN 46307-9432 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20196685 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026244 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1523 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2252 |
| Document Number | 0000026244 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-526244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10715 NEWTON AVE, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-9432 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1523 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2252 |
| Document Number | 0000012524 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-512524 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 10715 NEWTON AVE, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-9432 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1523 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2252 |
| Document Number | 0000006685 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6685 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10715 NEWTON AVE CROWN POINT IN 463079432, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-9432 |
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 | $59,800 Land $5,000 Building $54,800 | $59,800 Land $5,000 Building $54,800 | |
| 2024 | $950.00 | ||
| 2023 | $35,300 (+11.71%) Land $4,300 Building $31,000 | $35,300 (+11.71%) Land $4,300 Building $31,000 | |
| 2022 | $809.00 (-70.62%) | $31,600 Land $2,400 Building $29,200 | $31,600 Land $2,400 Building $29,200 |
| 2021 | $2,754.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1523 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 1523 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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