Lake County property record for 286 Tompkins St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $490 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0283-0021 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0283-0021 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,175 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,530 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| 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 | 286 TOMPKINS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LESHWOOD-ON-WEST-FIFTH ADD. S. 22 1/2 FT. LOT 172 N. 15 FT. LOT 173 |
| Legal Subdivision | LESHWOOD-ON-WEST-FIFTH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 172,1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 TOMPKINS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $41,600 (+17.85%) Land $6,500 Building $35,100 | $41,600 (+17.85%) Land $6,500 Building $35,100 | |
| 2024 | $490.00 (-45.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $35,300 (+12.42%) Land $6,500 Building $28,800 | $35,300 (+12.42%) Land $6,500 Building $28,800 | |
| 2022 | $900.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,400 Land $3,700 Building $27,700 | $31,400 Land $3,700 Building $27,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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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 USA.
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