1731 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1731 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.073 acres (3,180 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$98,400 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill	$743 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale May 2022 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-43-0009-0039`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-43-0009-0039`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-08-331-005.000-004` `254300090039`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,642 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,343 sqft
1st Floor Area	781 sqft
Basement Area	781 sqft
Finished Basement	80 sqft
Unfinished Basement	701 sqft
Game Room	Game Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,180 sqft (0.073 acres)
Lot Dimensions	128 ft deep x 25 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1731 ELLSWORTH ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46404-2238
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	C. O. FENTONS 1ST ADD. L.39
Legal Subdivision	C. O. FENTONS 1ST ADD
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5033
Census Tract	11200

Owner

1731 Ellsworth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Lake County records, as of April 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1731 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-2238
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 23, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 6, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 6, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 6, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 6, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 1, 2022	Affidavit, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 23, 2023
Deed Document Number	2024523391
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 25, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000019086
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Mar 23, 2023
Property Address	1731 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-2238
Document Number	0000008356
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 35
Instrument Date	Mar 17, 2023
Instrument	2023-508356
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	420 TANEY ST, GARY, IN 46404-1066
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

May 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 6, 2022
Property Address	1731 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-2238
Document Number	0000019089
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 35
Instrument Date	May 5, 2022
Instrument	2022-519089
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 343, KENNESAW, GA 30156-0343

May 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 6, 2022
Property Address	1731 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-2238
Document Number	0000019085
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 35
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-519085
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	936 CLINTON ST, GARY, IN 46406-2054
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 6, 2022
Property Address	1731 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-2238
Document Number	0000019087
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 35
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-519087
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	936 CLINTON ST, GARY, IN 46406-2054
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 6, 2022
Property Address	1731 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-2238
Document Number	0000019086
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 35
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2022
Instrument	2022-519086
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	936 CLINTON ST, GARY, IN 46406-2054
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2022: Affidavit, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2022
Property Address	1731 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-2238
Document Number	0000009051
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 35
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-509051
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	936 CLINTON ST, GARY, IN 46406-2054
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$104,400 Land $5,200 Building $99,200	$104,400 Land $5,200 Building $99,200
2024	$743.00
2023		$24,500 (+7.93%) Land $4,300 Building $20,200	$24,500 (+7.93%) Land $4,300 Building $20,200
2022	$240.00 (+4.8%)	$22,700 Land $2,500 Building $20,200	$22,700 Land $2,500 Building $20,200
2021	$229.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1731 Ellsworth 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

The area around 1731 Ellsworth 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 573 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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