Lake County property record for 277 Tompkins St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 798 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $531 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0283-0028 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0283-0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 798 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 798 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-45-0283-0028 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254502830028 |
| Street Address | 277 TOMPKINS ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LESHWOOD ADD ALL LOTS 180&181 |
| Legal Subdivision | LESHWOOD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 180,181 181 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
The current owner of 277 Tompkins St acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 277 TOMPKINS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025482 |
| 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 | $49,000 Land $10,500 Building $38,500 | $49,000 Land $10,500 Building $38,500 | |
| 2024 | $531.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,900 (+16.07%) Land $10,500 Building $31,400 | $41,900 (+16.07%) Land $10,500 Building $31,400 | |
| 2022 | $413.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,100 Land $6,000 Building $30,100 | $36,100 Land $6,000 Building $30,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 277 Tompkins St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 277 Tompkins 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 268 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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