Lake County property record for 3986 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46409
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $308 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-40-0078-0009 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-40-0078-0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
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| Street Address | 3986 MASSACHUSETTS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46409-1731 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | R33 |
| Legal Description | S1/2 99FT R/W LYG WEST OF MASSACHUSETTS ST (52.96X117.45X50X100FT) SW1/4 NW1/4 S.27 T.36 R.8 0.125 AC |
| Legal Range | 8W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
3986 Massachusetts St, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3645 W 24TH PL, GARY, IN 46404-3224 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202516554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,800 Land $2,800 | $2,800 Land $2,800 | |
| 2024 | $308.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,800 (-) Land $2,800 | $2,800 (-) Land $2,800 | |
| 2022 | $99.00 | $2,800 Land $2,800 | $2,800 Land $2,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3986 Massachusetts St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · other causes |
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 3986 Massachusetts 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 |
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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 528 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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