Lake County property record for 2856 Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $773 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-41-49-0153-0043 |
| Primary APN | 001-41-49-0153-0043 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,716 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,736 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 302 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 858 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2856 COLFAX ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-3038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARDEN ACRES L.43 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN ACRES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 41100 |
2856 Colfax St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2856 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-3038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022512037 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2856 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-3038 |
| Document Number | 0000012037 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-512037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2856 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-3038 |
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 | Lake Ridge Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,600 Land $11,100 Building $23,500 | $34,600 Land $11,100 Building $23,500 | |
| 2024 | $773.00 | ||
| 2023 | $33,400 (+4.7%) Land $9,500 Building $23,900 | $33,400 (+4.7%) Land $9,500 Building $23,900 | |
| 2022 | $339.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,900 Land $9,400 Building $22,500 | $31,900 Land $9,400 Building $22,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2856 Colfax St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1989) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1989 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2856 Colfax St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 39 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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