Lake County property record for 2256 W 17th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,199 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Sale Nov 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0281-0004 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0281-0004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,314 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0281-0004 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254202810004 |
| Street Address | 2256 W 17TH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EBERTS ADD. ALL L.4 BL.2 W. 15FT. L.5 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EBERTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5055 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
2256 W 17th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2256 W 17TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-508655 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2256 W 17TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2301 |
| Document Number | 0000008655 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-508655 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2256 W 17TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2301 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2256 W 17TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2301 |
| Document Number | 0000036770 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 36B |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-536770 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9142 MICHIGAN DR, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-6515 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2256 W 17TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2301 |
| Document Number | 0000000347 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 347 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 701 N ELMER ST GRIFFITH IN 463192355, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2355 |
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 | $85,300 (+81.88%) Land $7,700 Building $77,600 | $85,300 (+81.88%) Land $7,700 Building $77,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,199.00 | $46,900 (+3.76%) Land $7,700 Building $39,200 | $46,900 (+3.76%) Land $7,700 Building $39,200 |
| 2023 | $45,200 (+13%) Land $7,200 Building $38,000 | $45,200 (+13%) Land $7,200 Building $38,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,024.00 | $40,000 Land $4,100 Building $35,900 | $40,000 Land $4,100 Building $35,900 |
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 2256 W 17th Ave 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 2256 W 17th Ave 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 570 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 |
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