Lake County property record for 2581 Madison St, Gary, IN 46407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,935 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0199-0027 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0199-0027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| 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 | 984 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2581 MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46407-4048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2ND OAK PARK ADD. L.28 BL.42 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 12000 |
2581 Madison St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4642 S MOZART ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632-1917 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202510097 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $7,700 Land $4,000 Building $3,700 | $7,700 Land $4,000 Building $3,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,935.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,200 (+54.72%) Land $3,900 Building $4,300 | $8,200 (+54.72%) Land $3,900 Building $4,300 | |
| 2022 | $50,112.00 | $5,300 Land $1,500 Building $3,800 | $5,300 Land $1,500 Building $3,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2581 Madison 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 2581 Madison 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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