Lake County property record for 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.502 acres (21,867 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,201 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-41-49-0259-0032 |
| Primary APN | 001-41-49-0259-0032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 21,867 sqft (0.502 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2859 COLFAX APPR |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NICKEL PLATE CITY BLK 4 LOTS 29 TO 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | NICKEL PLATE CITY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29-35 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 41100 |
2859 Colfax Appr is owned by a company that bought it in April 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of July 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3646 CALHOUN ST, GARY, IN 46408-1235 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNIQUE CUSTOM RENTALS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202213928 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406 |
| Document Number | 0000013928 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-013928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3646 CALHOUN ST, GARY, IN 46408-1235 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406 |
| Document Number | 0000012632 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-012632 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3646 CALHOUN ST, GARY, IN 46408-1235 |
| Document Number | 0000012633 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-012633 |
| Name | UNIQUE CUSTOM RENTALS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2027 |
| Rate | 6% |
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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 | $109,600 Land $11,100 Building $98,500 | $109,600 Land $11,100 Building $98,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,201.00 | ||
| 2023 | $104,800 (+4.7%) Land $18,900 Building $85,900 | $104,800 (+4.7%) Land $18,900 Building $85,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,002.00 | $100,100 Land $18,800 Building $81,300 | $100,100 Land $18,800 Building $81,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2859 Colfax Appr 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.
The area around 2859 Colfax Appr 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 |
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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 195 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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