Lake County property record for 1556 Rutledge St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,980 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,665 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,142 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0256-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0256-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,665 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1556 RUTLEDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2249 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | ORCHARD PARK ADD. LOT 15 ALL LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD PARK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5045 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
1556 Rutledge St, recreational vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1103 W 104TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60643-3004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20268163 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1556 RUTLEDGE ST, GARY, IN 46404-2249 |
| Document Number | 0000008163 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20268163 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1103 W 104TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60643-3004 |
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 | $3,800 Land $3,800 | $3,800 Land $3,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,142.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,000 (+75%) Land $7,000 | $7,000 (+75%) Land $7,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,075.00 | $4,000 Land $4,000 | $4,000 Land $4,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1556 Rutledge 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 1556 Rutledge 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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