Lake County property record for 278 Johnson St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 760 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $387 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0152-0014 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0152-0014 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 760 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0152-0014 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254401520014 |
| Street Address | 278 JOHNSON ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. GARY LAND CO'S. 3RD SUB. ALL L.14 BL.19 S. 5 FT. OF L.13 BL.19 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 10205 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-44-0152-0014
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2118 PURDUE DR, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312-3141 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 09, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 09, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 09, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015 013126 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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 | $43,700 (+50.17%) Land $7,900 Building $35,800 | $43,700 (+50.17%) Land $7,900 Building $35,800 | |
| 2024 | $387.00 (+27.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $29,100 (+9.4%) Land $7,700 Building $21,400 | $29,100 (+9.4%) Land $7,700 Building $21,400 | |
| 2022 | $304.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,600 Land $4,600 Building $22,000 | $26,600 Land $4,600 Building $22,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 543 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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