Lake County property record for 217 Porter St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,746 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $178,506 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $605 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Sep 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0503-0004 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0503-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,746 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,619 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,746 sqft |
| Basement Area | 873 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,746 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CORRECTED PLAT OF THE PERFECT ADD. AND THE RESUB. OF THE PERFECT ADD. L.4 BL.F |
| Legal Subdivision | CORRECTED PLAT OF THE PERFECT ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4044 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
Source: Lake County records, as of May 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SERVICELINK |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage EBONY R ROSS |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021518084 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000517710 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026517710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000517710, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026517710 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 303 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000029820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-529820 |
| Name | EBONY R ROSS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 335 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000018084 |
| Map Reference | MB25 PG78 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-518084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000018085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-518085 |
| Name | DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 PORTER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000018083 |
| Map Reference | MB25 PG78 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-518083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1648 BRIAR CROSSING DR, DYER, IN 46311-1655 |
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 | $57,200 (+17.94%) Land $8,900 Building $48,300 | $57,200 (+17.94%) Land $8,900 Building $48,300 | |
| 2024 | $605.00 (+25.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $48,500 (+11.49%) Land $8,900 Building $39,600 | $48,500 (+11.49%) Land $8,900 Building $39,600 | |
| 2022 | $481.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,500 Land $5,100 Building $38,400 | $43,500 Land $5,100 Building $38,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Claims | 2 (2019–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 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.
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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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