Lake County property record for 3553 Pierce St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,333 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Dec 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0194-0012 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0194-0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-45-0194-0012 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254501940012 |
| Street Address | 3553 PIERCE ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-1545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KELLEY GLOVER VALE PARKSIDE ADD. ALL L.12 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELLEY GLOVER VALE PARKSIDE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
3553 Pierce St is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6321 DEMPSTER ST, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2848 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RFLF 4 LLC |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 3553 PIERCE ST, GARY, IN 46408-1545 |
| Document Number | 0000002397 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3553 PIERCE ST GARY IN 464081545, GARY, IN 46408-1545 |
| Document Number | 0000002397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2397 |
| Name | RFLF 4 LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2051 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3553 PIERCE ST, GARY, IN 46408-1545 |
| Document Number | 0000087816 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 87816 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 9242 MARMORA AVE MORTON GROVE IL 600531508, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-1508 |
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 | $65,700 Land $5,300 Building $60,400 | $65,700 Land $5,300 Building $60,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,333.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,700 (+1.25%) Land $5,100 Building $43,600 | $48,700 (+1.25%) Land $5,100 Building $43,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,232.00 | $48,100 Land $4,000 Building $44,100 | $48,100 Land $4,000 Building $44,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3553 Pierce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 3 (1989–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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 3553 Pierce 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 738 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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