Lake County property record for 2257 W 16th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,088 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,755 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $559 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2026 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0281-0003 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0281-0003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,384 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,441 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2257 W 16TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EBERTS ADD. L.3 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EBERTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5055 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
2257 W 16th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of September 24, 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2257 W 16TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| May 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 17, 2024 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026521449 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2257 W 16TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2360 |
| Document Number | 0000521449 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026521449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2257 W 16TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2360 |
| Document Number | 0000521450, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026521450 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2257 W 16TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2360 |
| Document Number | 0000021449 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026521449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2257 W 16TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2360 |
| Document Number | 0000521450, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026521450 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2257 W 16TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2360 |
| Document Number | 0000027117 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-527117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3217 DECKER LAKE DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7340 CALUMET AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2620 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2257 W 16TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-2360 |
| Document Number | 0000013766 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-013766 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3217 DECKER LAKE DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284 |
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 | $50,800 (+9.25%) Land $5,500 Building $45,300 | $50,800 (+9.25%) Land $5,500 Building $45,300 | |
| 2024 | $559.00 | $46,500 (+4.73%) Land $5,500 Building $41,000 | $46,500 (+4.73%) Land $5,500 Building $41,000 |
| 2023 | $44,400 (+10.45%) Land $4,600 Building $39,800 | $44,400 (+10.45%) Land $4,600 Building $39,800 | |
| 2022 | $460.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,200 Land $2,700 Building $37,500 | $40,200 Land $2,700 Building $37,500 |
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 2257 W 16th 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 2257 W 16th 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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