Lake County property record for 1536 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,189 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $60 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0476-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0476-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,834 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 866 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,189 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0476-0001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254604760001 |
| Street Address | 1536 TAFT ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUTZ LOT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5053 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
1536 Taft St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 1974.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1536 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 1974 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 1974 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $128,000 Land $10,500 Building $117,500 | $128,000 Land $10,500 Building $117,500 | |
| 2024 | $60.00 | ||
| 2023 | $60,100 (+14.69%) Land $11,200 Building $48,900 | $60,100 (+14.69%) Land $11,200 Building $48,900 | |
| 2022 | $52,400 Land $6,400 Building $46,000 | $52,400 Land $6,400 Building $46,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1536 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 1536 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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