Lake County property record for 239 Polk St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $317 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0253-0040 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0253-0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,746 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 239 POLK ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-1008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND COS. 8TH SUB. ALL L.39 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS. 8TH SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 10205 |
239 Polk St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8250 VINEYARD AVE, 147, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730-8711 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221251 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 239 POLK ST, GARY, IN 46402-1008 |
| Document Number | 0000001251 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-001251 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8250 VINEYARD AVE APT 147, 147, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730-8711 |
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 | $10,800 Land $5,900 Building $4,900 | $10,800 Land $5,900 Building $4,900 | |
| 2024 | $317.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,200 (+25.93%) Land $5,300 Building $4,900 | $10,200 (+25.93%) Land $5,300 Building $4,900 | |
| 2022 | $207.00 | $8,100 Land $3,100 Building $5,000 | $8,100 Land $3,100 Building $5,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 Polk St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 239 Polk 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 136 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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