Lake County property record for 1536 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,660 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,158 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0108-0004 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0108-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,660 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 13,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1536 BROADWAY |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46407-2203 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | C.T.L. & I. COS. 5TH ADD. BL.9 LOT 10 & S.1/2 OF LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | C.T.L. & I. COS. 5TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,9 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
1536 Broadway, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5520 JEFFERSON PL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-2082 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201772941 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010053407 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1536 BROADWAY, GARY, IN 46407-2203 |
| Document Number | 0000072941 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 72941 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5520 JEFFERSON PL MERRILLVILLE IN 464102082, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-2082 |
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 | $25,200 Land $10,800 Building $14,400 | $25,200 Land $10,800 Building $14,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,158.00 | ||
| 2023 | $56,300 (-3.1%) Land $10,800 Building $45,500 | $56,300 (-3.1%) Land $10,800 Building $45,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,389.00 | $58,100 Land $10,800 Building $47,300 | $58,100 Land $10,800 Building $47,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1536 Broadway 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 1536 Broadway 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 347 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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