Lake County property record for 1605 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $990 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0230-0003 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0230-0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-45-0230-0003 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254502300003 |
| Street Address | 1605 TAFT ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A. A. KUNERT'S 1ST ADD. ALL L.3 BL.2 ALL L.4 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | A.A. KUNERT'S 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5055 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
The current owner of 1605 Taft St acquired it in October 2010.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062028 |
| 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 | $123,500 Land $9,000 Building $114,500 | $123,500 Land $9,000 Building $114,500 | |
| 2024 | $990.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,700 (+10.37%) Land $9,200 Building $84,500 | $93,700 (+10.37%) Land $9,200 Building $84,500 | |
| 2022 | $912.00 | $84,900 Land $5,300 Building $79,600 | $84,900 Land $5,300 Building $79,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 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 1605 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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