Lake County property record for 279 Calhoun St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 882 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0283-0006 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0283-0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 882 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,323 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 441 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 279 CALHOUN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LESHWOOD-ON-WEST-FIFTH ADD. ALL LOTS 158 & 159 |
| Legal Subdivision | LESHWOOD-ON-WEST-FIFTH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 158 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
279 Calhoun St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8230 S RIDGELAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1744 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231939 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001939 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 279 CALHOUN ST, GARY, IN 46406-1317 |
| Document Number | 0000001939 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-001939 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15138 MEADOW LN, DOLTON, IL 60419-2907 |
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 | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,400 Land $9,900 Building $6,500 | $16,400 Land $9,900 Building $6,500 | |
| 2024 | $476.00 | ||
| 2023 | $15,200 (+40.74%) Land $9,900 Building $5,300 | $15,200 (+40.74%) Land $9,900 Building $5,300 | |
| 2022 | $42,306.00 | $10,800 Land $5,700 Building $5,100 | $10,800 Land $5,700 Building $5,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Calhoun 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 279 Calhoun 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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