1533 Porter St, Gary, IN 46406 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1533 Porter St, Gary, IN 46406

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 1 ba · 3,810 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.139 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$270,000 (Nov 2025)
Tax Bill	$2,816 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-42-0037-0039`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-42-0037-0039`
Alternative APNs	`45-07-12-428-003.000-004` `254200370039`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,810 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,098 sqft (0.139 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-42-0037-0039
Old Parcel Number	254200370039
Street Address	1533 PORTER ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46406-2344
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CALDWELL & RYAN'S ADD. ALL LOTS 39 & 40 BL.1
Legal Subdivision	CALDWELL & RYANS ADD/TOLLESTO
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	39,40 40
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	10302

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1533 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2344
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 22, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITY OF GARY
Nov 20, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 13, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 24, 2025	Public Action, Foreclosure
Feb 6, 2018	Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2025-545229
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	1533 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2344
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1533 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2344

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002881
Date	Jan 22, 2026
Instrument	2026-502881

Lender

Name	CITY OF GARY
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2025
Property Address	1533 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2344
Document Number	0000045229
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 28
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2025
Instrument	2025-545229
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1533 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2344

Mortgage

Document Number	0000045230
Date	Nov 20, 2025
Instrument	2025-545230

Lender

Name	MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2055

March 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2025
Property Address	1533 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2344
Document Number	0000008465
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 28
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2025
Instrument	2025-508465
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 BARBARA JEAN DR, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-5008
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

January 2025: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2025
Property Address	1533 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2344
Document Number	0000002294
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 28
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2025
Instrument	2025-002294
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Tax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10 STERLING BLVD STE 302, 302, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631-4835

February 2018: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Feb 6, 2018
Property Address	1533 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2344
Document Number	0000008388
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2017
Instrument	8388
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	16684 62ND RD N #25-160 LOXAHATCHEE FL 334703386, 25-160, LOXAHATCHEE, FL 33470-3386

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$171,900 (+45.8%) Land $6,900 Building $165,000	$171,900 (+45.8%) Land $6,900 Building $165,000
2024	$2,816.00 (-53.01%)	$117,900 (+7.87%) Land $6,900 Building $111,000	$117,900 (+7.87%) Land $6,900 Building $111,000
2023		$109,300 (+21.58%) Land $6,900 Building $102,400	$109,300 (+21.58%) Land $6,900 Building $102,400
2022	$5,993.00	$89,900 Land $5,800 Building $84,100	$89,900 Land $5,800 Building $84,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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