Lake County property record for 2185 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 740 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $379 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0133-0026 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0133-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 740 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,006 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0133-0026 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254201330026 |
| Street Address | 2185 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46407-3023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | C. T. L. & I. CO'S 6TH. ADD. ALL L.27 BL.21 |
| Legal Subdivision | C T L & I COS 6TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 11900 |
2185 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2185 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46407-3023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014407 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $26,400 Land $4,000 Building $22,400 | $26,400 Land $4,000 Building $22,400 | |
| 2024 | $379.00 | ||
| 2023 | $24,400 (+23.86%) Land $3,900 Building $20,500 | $24,400 (+23.86%) Land $3,900 Building $20,500 | |
| 2022 | $225.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,700 Land $1,500 Building $18,200 | $19,700 Land $1,500 Building $18,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2185 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 2185 Jefferson 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 |
|---|
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 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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