Lake County property record for 261 Arthur St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,800 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,040 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-08-05-228-007.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 45-08-05-228-007.000-004 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Brick |
| 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 | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 254203100007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 ARTHUR ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L.I. COMBS & SONS 1ST SUB. S. 35 FT. OF L. 7, AND N. 7 FT. OF L. 8, BL. 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | L I COMBS & SONS 01 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
261 Arthur St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 N 125 W, VALPARAISO, IN 46385-8538 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015 082584 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $77,200 Land $7,600 Building $69,600 | $77,200 Land $7,600 Building $69,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,040.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,900 (+9.27%) Land $7,400 Building $31,500 | $38,900 (+9.27%) Land $7,400 Building $31,500 | |
| 2022 | $912.00 | $35,600 Land $4,400 Building $31,200 | $35,600 Land $4,400 Building $31,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Arthur St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · river or lake 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 261 Arthur 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 133 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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