400 E 20th Ave, Gary, IN 46407 Property Records

Lake County property record for 400 E 20th Ave, Gary, IN 46407

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 10,866 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,273 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$10,381 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Apr 2024 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-43-0201-0025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-43-0201-0025
Alternative APNs
  • 45-08-10-376-022.000-004
  • 254302010025

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area10,866 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,530 sqft
Basement Area1,530 sqft
Finished Basement1,530 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,273 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / LotAlley
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address400 E 20TH AVE
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46407-2762
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionGARY INV. COS 1ST SUB. L.25 BL.5 ALL L.26 BL.5
Legal SubdivisionGARY INV. COS 1ST SUB
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group3
Census Block3031
Census Tract11600

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of May 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address457 147TH AVE, SOMERSET, WI 54025-2000
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 21, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 12, 2024Public Action, Foreclosure
Dec 5, 2023Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 21, 2026
Deed SaleApr 21, 2026
Prior SaleMar 5, 2025
Deed Document Number2026515776
Prior Transfer DateJan 14, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc0000007496
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateApr 21, 2026
Property Address400 E 20TH AVE, GARY, IN 46407-2762
Document Number0000515776
Instrument DateMar 20, 2026
Instrument2026515776
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address457 147TH AVE, SOMERSET, WI 54025-2000

April 2024: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateApr 12, 2024
Property Address400 E 20TH AVE, GARY, IN 46407-2762
Document Number0000011008
Instrument DateApr 8, 2024
Instrument2024-011008
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2851 UNION ST, LAKE STATION, IN 46405-2457

December 2023: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateDec 5, 2023
Property Address400 E 20TH AVE, GARY, IN 46407-2762
Document Number0000033027
Instrument DateNov 30, 2023
Instrument2023-033027
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2851 UNION ST, LAKE STATION, IN 46405-2457

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$114,100 (+15.14%) Land $17,300 Building $96,800$114,100 (+15.14%) Land $17,300 Building $96,800
2024$10,381.00 (-77.89%)
2023$99,100 (-3.32%) Land $17,300 Building $81,800$99,100 (-3.32%) Land $17,300 Building $81,800
2022$46,944.00$102,500 Land $17,300 Building $85,200$102,500 Land $17,300 Building $85,200

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

Flood

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

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 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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