Lake County property record for 3538 Madison St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,922 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,525 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Nov 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0337-0018 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0337-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,922 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0337-0018 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254603370018 |
| Street Address | 3538 MADISON ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARK MANOR 5TH SUB. LOT 18 BL.D |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK MANOR 5TH SUB |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3538 MADISON ST, GARY, IN 46408-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000028072 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 3538 MADISON ST, GARY, IN 46408-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3538 MADISON ST, GARY, IN 46408-1512 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000039884 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-539884 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3538 MADISON ST, GARY, IN 46408-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000074448 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 74448 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8600 LILLIBET TER MORTON GROVE IL 600533123, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-3123 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $166,200 (+73.13%) Land $5,200 Building $161,000 | $166,200 (+73.13%) Land $5,200 Building $161,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,525.00 (+138.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $96,000 (+132.45%) Land $5,000 Building $91,000 | $96,000 (+132.45%) Land $5,000 Building $91,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,058.00 | $41,300 Land $3,900 Building $37,400 | $41,300 Land $3,900 Building $37,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 51 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 |
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