Lake County property record for 3544 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,529 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,966 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,750 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0338-0019 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0338-0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,529 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,966 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0338-0019 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254603380019 |
| Street Address | 3544 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-1510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARK MANOR 5TH SUB. L.19 BL.E |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK MANOR 5TH SUB |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
3544 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3544 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-1510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 21, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-502122 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3544 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-1510 |
| Document Number | 0000002122 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-502122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3544 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-1510 |
| Document Number | 0000002123 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-502123 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3544 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-1510 |
| Document Number | 0000071730 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 71730 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 417 W 81ST AVE #446 MERRILLVILLE IN 464105317, 446, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-5317 |
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 | $171,400 Land $5,300 Building $166,100 | $171,400 Land $5,300 Building $166,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,750.00 | ||
| 2023 | $136,800 (+1.71%) Land $5,000 Building $131,800 | $136,800 (+1.71%) Land $5,000 Building $131,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,655.00 | $134,500 Land $3,900 Building $130,600 | $134,500 Land $3,900 Building $130,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3544 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 9 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 3544 Jefferson St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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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