Lake County property record for 1948 Bigger St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 888 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $844 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0263-0013 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0263-0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0263-0013 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254202630013 |
| Street Address | 1948 BIGGER ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E. ENGLEWOOD ADD. E. CHICAGO ALL LOTS 13 & 14 BL.12 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST ENGLEWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1948 BIGGER ST, GARY, IN 46404-2646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1991 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1948 BIGGER ST, GARY, IN 46404-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000072863 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE POINT TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1948 BIGGER ST GARY IN 464042646, GARY, IN 46404-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000072863 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 72863 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2047 |
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 | $115,700 (+66%) Land $12,000 Building $103,700 | $115,700 (+66%) Land $12,000 Building $103,700 | |
| 2024 | $844.00 (+5.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $69,700 (-1.97%) Land $12,000 Building $57,700 | $69,700 (-1.97%) Land $12,000 Building $57,700 | |
| 2022 | $798.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,100 Land $8,600 Building $62,500 | $71,100 Land $8,600 Building $62,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 537 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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