Lake County property record for 256 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $520 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0210-0035 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0210-0035 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 868 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0210-0035 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254402100035 |
| Street Address | 256 TAFT PL |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S. 5TH SUB. S. 24 FT. L.34 BL.16 N. 18 FT. OF L.35 BL.16 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-44-0210-0035
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 07, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 07, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012 030384 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,000 (+117.85%) Land $7,600 Building $75,400 | $83,000 (+117.85%) Land $7,600 Building $75,400 | |
| 2024 | $520.00 (+31.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $38,100 (+10.43%) Land $7,400 Building $30,700 | $38,100 (+10.43%) Land $7,400 Building $30,700 | |
| 2022 | $395.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,500 Land $4,400 Building $30,100 | $34,500 Land $4,400 Building $30,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 716 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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