Lake County property record for 226 Matthews St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.355 acres (15,464 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,022 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0506-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0506-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,464 sqft (0.355 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0506-0005 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254605060005 |
| Street Address | 226 MATTHEWS ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1531 |
| 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.8 BL.1 A LL L.9 & 10 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PERFECT ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4040 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005 089516 |
| 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 | $114,500 (+19.77%) Land $15,000 Building $99,500 | $114,500 (+19.77%) Land $15,000 Building $99,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,022.00 (+8.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $95,600 (+10.01%) Land $15,000 Building $80,600 | $95,600 (+10.01%) Land $15,000 Building $80,600 | |
| 2022 | $943.00 | $86,900 Land $8,600 Building $78,300 | $86,900 Land $8,600 Building $78,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 268 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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