Lake County property record for 1961 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 925 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $772 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0263-0033 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0263-0033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 925 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0263-0033 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254202630033 |
| Street Address | 1961 WHITCOMB ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EAST ENGLEWOOD ADD. EAST CHICAGO ALL LOTS 33 & 34 BL.12 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST ENGLEWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33,34 34 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
1961 Whitcomb St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1961 WHITCOMB ST, GARY, IN 46404-2615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007396 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1961 WHITCOMB ST, GARY, IN 46404-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000007396 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-007396 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1989 WHITER STREET, GARY, IN 46404 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1961 WHITCORN STREET, GARY, IN 46404-2615 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $82,700 Land $6,200 Building $76,500 | $82,700 Land $6,200 Building $76,500 | |
| 2024 | $772.00 | ||
| 2023 | $60,400 (+12.27%) Land $6,200 Building $54,200 | $60,400 (+12.27%) Land $6,200 Building $54,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,382.00 (-68.48%) | $53,800 Land $4,000 Building $49,800 | $53,800 Land $4,000 Building $49,800 |
| 2021 | $4,385.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1961 Whitcomb St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1961 Whitcomb 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 |
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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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