Lake County property record for 2540 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,807 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0199-0010 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0199-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,006 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 748 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2540 JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46407-4022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2ND OAK PARK L.11 BL.42 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 12000 |
2540 Jefferson St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 BROOK MEADOW DR, MIDLOTHIAN, TX 76065-1269 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20256417 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,100 Land $4,000 Building $3,100 | $7,100 Land $4,000 Building $3,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,807.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,000 (+62.79%) Land $3,900 Building $3,100 | $7,000 (+62.79%) Land $3,900 Building $3,100 | |
| 2022 | $10,335.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,300 Land $1,500 Building $2,800 | $4,300 Land $1,500 Building $2,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2540 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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.
The area around 2540 Jefferson 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 530 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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