1968 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46407 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1968 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46407

Property Summary

Property Type	Recreational Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.206 acres (8,973 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$189,809 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$12 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2025 Construction Loan Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-47-0467-0008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-47-0467-0008`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-09-480-014.000-004` `254704670008`

Exterior

Lot Area	8,973 sqft (0.206 acres)
Lot Dimensions	84 ft deep x 107 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1968 JEFFERSON ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46407-3162
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	WASHINGTON MANOR UNIT 1 LOT 8
Legal Subdivision	WASHINGTON MANOR UNIT 1
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1031
Census Tract	11800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Andrew Means Park Manor Historic District listed 2024 · 409 contributing resources · NRIS 100010739

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 13, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1968 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46407-3162
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 29, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage HORIZON BANK
Apr 1, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026512782
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	1968 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46407-3162
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2200 GRANT ST, GARY, IN 46404-3439

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014674
Date	Apr 29, 2025
Instrument	2025-514674

Lender

Name	HORIZON BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	6 Months
Due	Oct 28, 2025

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 1, 2026
Property Address	1968 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46407-3162
Document Number	0000512782
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2026
Instrument	2026512782
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Estimated Sale Price
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1968 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46407-3162

Mortgage

Document Number	0000512783,
Date	Apr 1, 2026
Instrument	2026512783

Lender

Name	RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.01%
Max Rate	-1%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000512784,
Date	Apr 1, 2026
Instrument	2026512784

Lender

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate	6.01%
Max Rate	-1%

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		$25,700 (-) Land $25,700	$25,700 (-) Land $25,700
2024	$12.00
2023		$25,700 (+76.03%) Land $25,700	$25,700 (+76.03%) Land $25,700
2022		$14,600 Land $14,600	$14,600 Land $14,600

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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 414 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: T-Mobile.

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