Lake County property record for 1554 Porter St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,694 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $839 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0038-0040 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0038-0040 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,694 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,018 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,694 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1554 PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-2345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CALDWELL & RYANS ADD. ALL LOTS 38 & 39 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALDWELL & RYANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38,39 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
1554 Porter St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1554 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037650 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1554 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000037650 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-537650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
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 | $79,700 Land $6,900 Building $72,800 | $79,700 Land $6,900 Building $72,800 | |
| 2024 | $839.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,300 (+21.37%) Land $6,900 Building $62,400 | $69,300 (+21.37%) Land $6,900 Building $62,400 | |
| 2022 | $635.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,100 Land $5,800 Building $51,300 | $57,100 Land $5,800 Building $51,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1554 Porter 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.
Wildfire risk around 1554 Porter St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% 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.
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 285 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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