3972 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408 Property Records

Lake County property record for 3972 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size	0.174 acres (7,579 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$899 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-46-0121-0007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-46-0121-0007`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-28-154-023.000-004` `254601210007`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,332 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,998 sqft
1st Floor Area	666 sqft
Basement Area	666 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1939
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,579 sqft (0.174 acres)
Lot Dimensions	126 ft deep x 60 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	418 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3972 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46408-2137
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	1ST SUB. OAKINGTON PARK SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 4, BLOCK 2
Legal Subdivision	1ST SUB. OAKINGTON PARK
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5008
Census Tract	12400

Owner

3972 Buchanan St is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2022.

Source: Lake County records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	3972 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2137
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 22, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CENTIER BANK
Jun 9, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 27, 2018	Tax Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 22, 2022
Deed Sale	Sep 22, 2022
Prior Sale	Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202234351
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 22, 2022
Property Address	3972 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2137
Document Number	0000034351
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 12
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-034351
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000038974
Date	Sep 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-538974

Lender

Name	CENTIER BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jun 9, 2021
Property Address	3972 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2137
Document Number	0000041653
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 12
Instrument Date	Jun 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-041653
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16508 BELLEPLAINE DR, MARKHAM, IL 60428-5332

September 2018: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2018
Property Address	3972 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2137
Document Number	0000066462
Instrument Date	Sep 25, 2018
Instrument	66462
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16508 BELLEPLAINE DR MARKHAM IL 604285332, MARKHAM, IL 60428-5332

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$41,200 Land $8,800 Building $32,400	$41,200 Land $8,800 Building $32,400
2024	$899.00
2023		$30,200 (+33.04%) Land $9,700 Building $20,500	$30,200 (+33.04%) Land $9,700 Building $20,500
2022	$865.00	$22,700 Land $3,600 Building $19,100	$22,700 Land $3,600 Building $19,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3972 Buchanan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 3972 Buchanan 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 495 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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