2168 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 2168 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.141 acres (6,142 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$156,300 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill	$629 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Transfer Sep 2023 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-43-0414-0013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-43-0414-0013`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-17-130-039.000-004` `254304140013`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,028 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,301 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,028 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,142 sqft (0.141 acres)
Lot Dimensions	123 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	273 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2168 TAFT ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46404-3055
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	FAIRMOUNT WOODS LOT 13
Legal Subdivision	FAIRMOUNT WOODS
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2035
Census Tract	11200

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 3, 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	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	2168 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-3055
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 26, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 8, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CENTIER BANK
Aug 11, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2024525514
Last Transfer Date	Mar 25, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000007382
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Mar 26, 2026
Property Address	2168 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-3055
Document Number	0000007382
Map Reference	MB 27 PG 83
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2026
Instrument	2026-007382
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	2168 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-3055

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	2168 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-3055
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2168 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-3055

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029410
Date	Sep 8, 2023
Instrument	2023-529410

Lender

Name	CENTIER BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Sep 14, 2043

August 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2022
Property Address	2168 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-3055
Document Number	0000029402
Instrument Date	Aug 8, 2022
Instrument	2022-029402
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5499 DEXTER DR, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1744

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		$130,700 (+54.13%) Land $7,500 Building $123,200	$130,700 (+54.13%) Land $7,500 Building $123,200
2024	$629.00 (+20.04%)
2023		$84,800 (+10.99%) Land $7,300 Building $77,500	$84,800 (+10.99%) Land $7,300 Building $77,500
2022	$524.00	$76,400 Land $8,200 Building $68,200	$76,400 Land $8,200 Building $68,200

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

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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.

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 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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