3988 Madison St, Gary, IN 46408 Property Records

Lake County property record for 3988 Madison St, Gary, IN 46408

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 6 ba · 4,136 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,704 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$3,679 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-41-0085-0030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-41-0085-0030
Alternative APNs
  • 45-08-28-254-032.000-004
  • 254100850030

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures15 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,136 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,204 sqft
1st Floor Area672 sqft
Basement Area2,068 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1921
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,704 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 38 ft wide
View / LotAlley
Garage Area2,068 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3988 MADISON ST
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46408-2761
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionCARL BOLUIS 1ST ADD. S2. L.22 ALL L.23
Legal SubdivisionCARL BOLUIS 1ST ADD
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract12400

Owner

3988 Madison St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2025.

Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address206 W 57TH AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-2535
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2025
Deed SaleOct 23, 2025
Prior SaleNov 8, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202529736
Prior Transfer DateOct 22, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc0000029736
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateOct 23, 2025
Property Address3988 MADISON ST, GARY, IN 46408-2761
Document Number0000029736
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 22
Instrument DateOct 22, 2025
Instrument2025-029736
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address206 W 57TH AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-2535

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$17,300 (-57.49%) Land $6,500 Building $10,800$17,300 (-57.49%) Land $6,500 Building $10,800
2024$3,679.00$40,700 (+7.96%) Land $6,200 Building $34,500$40,700 (+7.96%) Land $6,200 Building $34,500
2023$37,700 (+19.3%) Land $6,200 Building $31,500$37,700 (+19.3%) Land $6,200 Building $31,500
2022$37,932.00$31,600 Land $2,300 Building $29,300$31,600 Land $2,300 Building $29,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3988 Madison St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 3988 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 RiskNot 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 SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 676 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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