4020 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408 Property Records

Lake County property record for 4020 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.139 acres (6,055 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,242 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Transfer Jan 2023 Transfer + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-46-0122-0018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-46-0122-0018`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-28-158-017.000-004` `254601220018`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,824 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,736 sqft
1st Floor Area	912 sqft
Basement Area	912 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,055 sqft (0.139 acres)
Lot Dimensions	126 ft deep x 48 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	336 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46408-2534
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	OAKINGTON PARK 1ST SUB. BL.3 S.48FT OF N.96FT OF LOT 2
Legal Subdivision	OAKINGTON PARK
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5022
Census Tract	12400

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 21, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	3443 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-1103
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 10, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 3, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Feb 1, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 20, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 2, 2019	Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 9, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 9, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 10, 2026
Deed Sale	Apr 10, 2026
Prior Sale	Jan 3, 2023
Deed Document Number	20268241
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 27, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc	0000008241
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2026
Property Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2534
Document Number	0000008241
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2026
Instrument	20268241
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership
Address	3443 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-1103
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

January 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2023
Property Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2534
Document Number	0000000050
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2022
Instrument	2023-000050
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3443 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-1103

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4112 MISSISSIPPI ST, GARY, IN 46409-2042

February 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2022
Property Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2534
Document Number	0000004264
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2019
Instrument	2022-004264
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 11, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2315 RALSTON ST, 2315, GARY, IN 46406-2849

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3443 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-1103

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 20, 2019
Property Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2534
Document Number	0000029901
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2019
Instrument	29901
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 3, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3443 BUCHANAN ST GARY IN 464081103, GARY, IN 46408-1103

April 2019: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2019
Property Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2534
Document Number	0000019196
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2018
Instrument	19196
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 10, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2315 RALSTON ST GARY IN 464062849, GARY, IN 46406-2849

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jun 9, 2017
Property Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2534
Document Number	0000035606
Instrument Date	May 9, 2017
Instrument	35606
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST GARY IN 464082534, GARY, IN 46408-2534

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 9, 2017
Property Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2534
Document Number	0000028304
Instrument Date	May 9, 2017
Instrument	28304
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 29, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4020 BUCHANAN ST GARY IN 464082534, GARY, IN 46408-2534

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		$67,800 (+50.33%) Land $7,600 Building $60,200	$67,800 (+50.33%) Land $7,600 Building $60,200
2024	$1,242.00 (+32.55%)
2023		$45,100 (+23.22%) Land $7,800 Building $37,300	$45,100 (+23.22%) Land $7,800 Building $37,300
2022	$937.00	$36,600 Land $2,900 Building $33,700	$36,600 Land $2,900 Building $33,700

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 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

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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