Lake County property record for 343 Hayes St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,450 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $389 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0188-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0188-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,675 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 1,295 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 343 HAYES ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND COS. 4TH SUB. S. 5 FT. OF N. 10 FT. L.6 BL.34 N. 5 FT. L.6 BL.34 ALL L.7 BL.34 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS. 4TH SUB |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
343 Hayes St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 355 HAYES ST, GARY, IN 46404-1133 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202328727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 343 HAYES ST, GARY, IN 46404-1133 |
| Document Number | 0000028727 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-028727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3121 DEL OCEANO DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-2004 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7239 S RIDGELAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60649-7364 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 343 HAYES ST, GARY, IN 46404-1133 |
| Document Number | 0000006155 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-006155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 DEL OCEANO DRIVE, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 |
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 | $13,900 Land $7,400 Building $6,500 | $13,900 Land $7,400 Building $6,500 | |
| 2024 | $389.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,800 (+28.26%) Land $7,000 Building $4,800 | $11,800 (+28.26%) Land $7,000 Building $4,800 | |
| 2022 | $235.00 (-71.69%) | $9,200 Land $4,200 Building $5,000 | $9,200 Land $4,200 Building $5,000 |
| 2021 | $830.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 343 Hayes St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 343 Hayes 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 543 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.
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