Lake County property record for 221 N Colfax, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,146 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,454 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0507-0002 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0507-0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,146 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-01-39-0507-0002 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 013905070002 |
| Street Address | 221 N COLFAX |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SANDER'S 1ST ADD. TO LAKE COUNTY L.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDER'S 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
221 N Colfax is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2003.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9760 W OAKRIDGE DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9549 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2003 |
| 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 |
| Unified School District | Lake Ridge Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,700 Land $11,300 Building $125,400 | $136,700 Land $11,300 Building $125,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,454.00 | ||
| 2023 | $118,200 (-0.42%) Land $12,300 Building $105,900 | $118,200 (-0.42%) Land $12,300 Building $105,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,368.00 | $118,700 Land $12,100 Building $106,600 | $118,700 Land $12,100 Building $106,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 N Colfax in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
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 | 1 (2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2000 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 221 N Colfax is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 155 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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