Lake County property record for 261 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,306 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0212-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0212-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0212-0005 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254402120005 |
| Street Address | 261 TAFT ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S. 5TH SUB. N. 11 FT. L.4 BL.18 ALL L.5 BL.18 S. 3 FT. L.6 BL.18 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-44-0212-0005
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 261 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-536020 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Property Address | 261 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1013 |
| Document Number | 0000036020 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-536020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 261 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1013 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000036021 |
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| Date | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-536021 |
| Name | DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
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 | $143,300 (+34.68%) Land $7,900 Building $135,400 | $143,300 (+34.68%) Land $7,900 Building $135,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,306.00 (+2.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,400 (-0.47%) Land $7,700 Building $98,700 | $106,400 (-0.47%) Land $7,700 Building $98,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,278.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,900 Land $4,600 Building $102,300 | $106,900 Land $4,600 Building $102,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 180890104001, refreshed September 2026 · 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 |
| 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 |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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
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