Lake County property record for 2959 Tompkins St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,312 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $574 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-41-49-0091-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-41-49-0091-0001 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2959 TOMPKINS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-3360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLACK OAK GARDENS ALL L.1 BL.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACK OAK GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 41100 |
2959 Tompkins St is held in a trust since September 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 W RIDGE RD, GARY, IN 46408-2735 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025536484 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012069659 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2959 TOMPKINS ST, GARY, IN 46406-3360 |
| Document Number | 0000036484 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-536484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 W DIDCF ROAD, GARY, IN 46408 |
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 | $55,000 (+11.56%) Land $5,000 Building $50,000 | $55,000 (+11.56%) Land $5,000 Building $50,000 | |
| 2024 | $574.00 | $49,300 (+5.12%) Land $5,300 Building $44,000 | $49,300 (+5.12%) Land $5,300 Building $44,000 |
| 2023 | $46,900 (+4.45%) Land $5,300 Building $41,600 | $46,900 (+4.45%) Land $5,300 Building $41,600 | |
| 2022 | $449.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,900 Land $5,200 Building $39,700 | $44,900 Land $5,200 Building $39,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2959 Tompkins 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| 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 2959 Tompkins 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 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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