Lake County property record for 201 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,120 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,358 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,281 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $60 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0212-0018 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0212-0018 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,358 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 201 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND COS. 5TH SUB. N. 13 FT. L.18 BL.18 ALL OF L.19 BL.18 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS. 5TH SUB |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
201 Taft St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026532849 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 201 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1013 |
| Document Number | 0000532849 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026532849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 201 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1013 |
| Document Number | 0000532850, |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026532850 |
| Name | MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 201 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1013 |
| Document Number | 0000007810 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6077 DELAWARE DR, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-3066 |
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 | $98,000 Land $7,700 Building $90,300 | $98,000 Land $7,700 Building $90,300 | |
| 2024 | $60.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,700 (+7.74%) Land $7,600 Building $41,100 | $48,700 (+7.74%) Land $7,600 Building $41,100 | |
| 2022 | $45,200 Land $4,500 Building $40,700 | $45,200 Land $4,500 Building $40,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 201 Taft St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 201 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 |
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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 716 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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