Lake County property record for 1785 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,792 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,233 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,734 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0104-0026 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0104-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,032 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,233 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1785 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | BOULEVARD ADD. LOTS 25, 26 & 27 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,26 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5057 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
1785 Taft St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1785 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2275 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020385 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $157,500 Land $10,600 Building $146,900 | $157,500 Land $10,600 Building $146,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,734.00 | ||
| 2023 | $118,500 (+41.92%) Land $12,200 Building $106,300 | $118,500 (+41.92%) Land $12,200 Building $106,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,241.00 | $83,500 Land $7,000 Building $76,500 | $83,500 Land $7,000 Building $76,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1785 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 1785 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 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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