Lake County property record for 3970 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | General Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.426 acres (18,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $844 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0018-0042 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0018-0042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 18,600 sqft (0.426 acres) |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 001-01-39-0018-0042 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 013900180042 |
| Street Address | 3970 WHITCOMB ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > General Industrial |
| Legal Description | S.80 FT. OF N.245 FT. OF W.232.69 FT. OF E.430.69 FT. OF NE SE NW S.30 T.36 R.8 .427 A. SUBJ. TO EASM'T ON W. 30 FT. TR. 14 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 36 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Tract | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
3970 Whitcomb St, an industrial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2005.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4001 W RIDGE RD, GARY, IN 46408-1849 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Unified School District | Lake Ridge Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,800 Land $12,800 Building $1,000 | $13,800 Land $12,800 Building $1,000 | |
| 2024 | $844.00 | ||
| 2023 | $13,900 (-) Land $12,800 Building $1,100 | $13,900 (-) Land $12,800 Building $1,100 | |
| 2022 | $872.00 | $13,900 Land $12,800 Building $1,100 | $13,900 Land $12,800 Building $1,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3970 Whitcomb St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1999 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 3970 Whitcomb St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 108 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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