Lake County property record for 3980 Madison St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,978 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jan 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0085-0028 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0085-0028 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,000 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3980 MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-2731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CARL BOLIUS 1ST ADD. L.21 & N.1/2 OF L.22 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARL BOLIUS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
3980 Madison St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 816 FILLMORE ST, GARY, IN 46402-2114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026523702 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3980 MADISON ST, GARY, IN 46408-2731 |
| Document Number | 0000523702 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026523702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 816 FILLMORE ST, GARY, IN 46402-2114 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3980 MADISON ST, GARY, IN 46408-2731 |
| Document Number | 0000000342 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-000342 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 133 COPPERMINE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8604 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $11,100 (+7.77%) Land $6,500 Building $4,600 | $11,100 (+7.77%) Land $6,500 Building $4,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,978.00 | $10,300 (+4.04%) Land $6,200 Building $4,100 | $10,300 (+4.04%) Land $6,200 Building $4,100 |
| 2023 | $9,900 (+70.69%) Land $6,200 Building $3,700 | $9,900 (+70.69%) Land $6,200 Building $3,700 | |
| 2022 | $51,512.00 | $5,800 Land $2,300 Building $3,500 | $5,800 Land $2,300 Building $3,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3980 Madison 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.
The area around 3980 Madison 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 676 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 |
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