1656 W 40th Ave, Gary, IN 46408 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1656 W 40th Ave, Gary, IN 46408

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.148 acres (6,447 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$336 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-01-39-0437-0024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-01-39-0437-0024
Alternative APNs
  • 45-08-29-279-016.000-001
  • 013904370024

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area576 sqft Living Area
Basement Area576 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,447 sqft (0.148 acres)
Lot Dimensions161 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number001-01-39-0437-0024
Old Parcel Number013904370024
Street Address1656 W 40TH AVE
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46408-2404
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionADDITION TO GRANT TERRACE L.24
Legal SubdivisionADDITION TO GRANT TERRACE
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract41302

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1656 W 40TH AVE, GARY, IN 46408-2404
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 25, 1997
Deed SaleAug 25, 1997
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
Unified School DistrictLake Ridge Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$51,100 (+89.26%) Land $5,300 Building $45,800$51,100 (+89.26%) Land $5,300 Building $45,800
2024$336.00 (+122.52%)
2023$27,000 (+2.27%) Land $4,500 Building $22,500$27,000 (+2.27%) Land $4,500 Building $22,500
2022$151.00$26,400 Land $3,900 Building $22,500$26,400 Land $3,900 Building $22,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 495 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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