Lake County property record for 2638 Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,226 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.478 acres (20,822 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,237 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale May 2025 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-41-49-0153-0014 |
| Primary APN | 001-41-49-0153-0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,226 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 693 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,822 sqft (0.478 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 302 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,840 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2638 COLFAX ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | GARDEN ACRES S.68.5FT L.14 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN ACRES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 41100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1016 BECKER ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2111 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer LIBERTY TITLE |
| May 5, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025520205 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011342 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2638 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-3034 |
| Document Number | 0000020205 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-520205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1016 BECKER ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2111 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2638 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-3034 |
| Document Number | 0000011197 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-011197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1816 W OLSON RD, ROCHESTER, IN 46975-7102 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2638 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-3034 |
| Document Number | 0000005684 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-005684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1816 W OLSON RD, ROCHESTER, IN 46975-7102 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2638 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-3034 |
| Document Number | 0000011342 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-011342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2630 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-3034 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | Lake Ridge Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,700 (+6.27%) Land $9,900 Building $52,800 | $62,700 (+6.27%) Land $9,900 Building $52,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,237.00 (+15.39%) | $59,000 (+4.24%) Land $9,900 Building $49,100 | $59,000 (+4.24%) Land $9,900 Building $49,100 |
| 2023 | $56,600 (+5.6%) Land $9,900 Building $46,700 | $56,600 (+5.6%) Land $9,900 Building $46,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,072.00 | $53,600 Land $8,700 Building $44,900 | $53,600 Land $8,700 Building $44,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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