2537 Wabash Ave, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 2537 Wabash Ave, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 860 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.117 acres (5,140 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,040 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Transfer Dec 2021 Re-recorded Document
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0217-0012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0217-0012`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-05-336-013.000-004` `254402170012`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	860 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	860 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,140 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 41 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-44-0217-0012
Old Parcel Number	254402170012
Street Address	2537 WABASH AVE
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46404-1362
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RESUB. GARY LAND CO'S 6TH SUB. ALL LOT 12 BL. 2 NW'LY 11 FT. OF LOT 13 BL. 2
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND CO
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1038
Census Tract	10203

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Combs Addition Historic District listed 2014 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 14000805

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4838 CONNECTICUT ST, GARY, IN 46409-2453
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 20, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 28, 2021	Re-recorded Document

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 20, 2021
Deed Sale	Dec 20, 2021
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 20, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	2021-064039
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Oct 20, 2021
Property Address	2537 WABASH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-1362
Document Number	0000064039
Map Reference	MB 14 PG 21
Instrument Date	Oct 20, 2021
Instrument	2021-064039
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4431 BROADWAY # 1B, 1B, GARY, IN 46409-2122

December 2021: Re-recorded Document

Document Type	Re-recorded Document
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2021
Property Address	2537 WABASH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-1362
Document Number	0000073204
Map Reference	MB 14 PG 21
Instrument Date	Oct 20, 2021
Instrument	2021-073204
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2022

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4838 CONNECTICUT ST, GARY, IN 46409-2453

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$53,500 (+37.53%) Land $6,800 Building $46,700	$53,500 (+37.53%) Land $6,800 Building $46,700
2024	$1,040.00 (+7.77%)
2023		$38,900 (+3.18%) Land $6,400 Building $32,500	$38,900 (+3.18%) Land $6,400 Building $32,500
2022	$965.00 Homeowner's exemption	$37,700 Land $4,100 Building $33,600	$37,700 Land $4,100 Building $33,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 716 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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