Lake County property record for 279 Pierce St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $317 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0133-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0133-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 4,008 sqft (0.092 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0133-0001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254401330001 |
| Street Address | 279 PIERCE ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-1049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S. 2ND SUB. ALL L.1 BL.14 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2070 |
| Census Tract | 10205 |
279 Pierce St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2006.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 MARYLAND ST, GARY, IN 46402-2019 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006 111168 |
| 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 | $2,300 Land $2,300 | $2,300 Land $2,300 | |
| 2024 | $317.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,800 (+64.71%) Land $2,800 | $2,800 (+64.71%) Land $2,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,317.00 | $1,700 Land $1,700 | $1,700 Land $1,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Pierce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 279 Pierce 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 136 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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