2856 Central Dr, Gary, IN 46407 Property Records

Lake County property record for 2856 Central Dr, Gary, IN 46407

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,009 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$500 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,163 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2018 Transfer Apr 2017 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-46-0549-0042`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-46-0549-0042`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-14-228-034.000-004` `254605490042`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,768 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	884 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,009 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	884 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2856 CENTRAL DR
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46407-1756
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MARSHALLTOWN TERRACE L.42 BL.1
Legal Subdivision	MARSHALLTOWN
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	42
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	11400

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2275 E 19TH PL, GARY, IN 46407-1745
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 7, 2017	Tax Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201722027
Prior Transfer Date	May 18, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000022027
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2018
Property Address	2856 CENTRAL DR, GARY, IN 46407-1756
Document Number	0000042317
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2018
Instrument	42317
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	772 RHODE ISLAND ST GARY IN 464022619, GARY, IN 46402-2619

April 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2017
Property Address	2856 CENTRAL DR, GARY, IN 46407-1756
Document Number	0000022027
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2016
Instrument	22027
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	May 1, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	553 MARYLAND ST GARY IN 464022019, GARY, IN 46402-2019

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$42,500 (+13.64%) Land $8,700 Building $33,800	$42,500 (+13.64%) Land $8,700 Building $33,800
2024	$1,163.00 (+49.49%)
2023		$37,400 (+23.03%) Land $8,700 Building $28,700	$37,400 (+23.03%) Land $8,700 Building $28,700
2022	$778.00	$30,400 Land $5,800 Building $24,600	$30,400 Land $5,800 Building $24,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 111 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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