Lake County property record for 2608 Polk Pl, Gary, IN 46407
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,837 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,300 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,994 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0326-0031 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0326-0031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 441 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,837 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2608 POLK PL |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46407-3838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LINCOLN PARK L.82 BL.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 12000 |
2608 Polk Pl, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14526 S MUSKEGON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633-2244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202613464 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016120 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2608 POLK PL, GARY, IN 46407-3838 |
| Document Number | 0000013464 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613464 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14526 S MUSKEGON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633-2244 |
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 | $12,800 Land $6,600 Building $6,200 | $12,800 Land $6,600 Building $6,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,994.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,100 (+28.01%) Land $7,600 Building $28,500 | $36,100 (+28.01%) Land $7,600 Building $28,500 | |
| 2022 | $13,288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,200 Land $2,900 Building $25,300 | $28,200 Land $2,900 Building $25,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2608 Polk Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2008–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 2608 Polk Pl is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 514 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: T-Mobile.
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