Lake County property record for 1540 Maryland St, Gary, IN 46407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,254 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,400 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,524 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0059-0007 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0059-0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,254 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,381 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,254 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,127 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,136 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 2,254 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1540 MARYLAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46407-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MC KEYS ADD. L.7 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC KEYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
1540 Maryland St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16521 SCHOOL ST, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-2325 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262489 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002489 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1540 MARYLAND ST, GARY, IN 46407-2304 |
| Document Number | 0000002489 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-002489 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16521 SCHOOL ST, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-2325 |
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 | $11,500 (+4.55%) Land $4,300 Building $7,200 | $11,500 (+4.55%) Land $4,300 Building $7,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,524.00 | $11,000 (+4.76%) Land $4,300 Building $6,700 | $11,000 (+4.76%) Land $4,300 Building $6,700 |
| 2023 | $10,500 (+29.63%) Land $4,300 Building $6,200 | $10,500 (+29.63%) Land $4,300 Building $6,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,887.00 | $8,100 Land $2,200 Building $5,900 | $8,100 Land $2,200 Building $5,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1540 Maryland 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 1540 Maryland 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 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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