Lake County property record for 1536 Whitcomb St, #38, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,800 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $252 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0003-0034 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0003-0034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,136 sqft (0.072 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1536 WHITCOMB ST, 38 |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1762 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | CALDWELLS 3RD. ADD. L.34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALDWELLS 3RD. ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
1536 Whitcomb St, #38 is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1544 WHITCOMB ST, GARY, IN 46404-1762 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025534009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034009 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,900 Land $2,900 | $2,900 Land $2,900 | |
| 2024 | $252.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,000 (+15%) Land $7,000 | $7,000 (+15%) Land $7,000 | |
| 2022 | $99.00 | $2,800 Land $2,800 | $2,800 Land $2,800 |
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 1536 Whitcomb St, #38 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1999 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1536 Whitcomb St, #38 is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 45% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 537 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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