4037 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408 Property Records

Lake County property record for 4037 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,241 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,009 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$94,706 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$529 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-46-0123-0013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-46-0123-0013`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-28-159-006.000-004` `254601230013`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,241 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	747 sqft
Basement Area	747 sqft
Finished Basement	747 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,009 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 40 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4037 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46408-2533
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	1ST. SUB. OAKINGTON PARK S. 40 FT. L. 9 BL. 4
Legal Subdivision	1ST. SUB. OAKINGTON PARK
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5021
Census Tract	12400

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4037 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2533
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023538632
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2023
Property Address	4037 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-2533
Document Number	0000038632
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 12
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2023
Instrument	2023-538632
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	325 N MAIN ST, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-3250

Mortgage

Document Number	0000038633
Date	Nov 22, 2023
Instrument	2023-538633

Lender

Name	FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number	0000038634
Date	Nov 22, 2023
Instrument	2023-538634

Lender

Name	INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency
Address	GARY, IN 46408

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	108 Months
Due	Nov 21, 2032

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		$115,000 (+205.04%) Land $6,600 Building $108,400	$115,000 (+205.04%) Land $6,600 Building $108,400
2024	$529.00 (+47.35%)
2023		$37,700 (+14.94%) Land $6,500 Building $31,200	$37,700 (+14.94%) Land $6,500 Building $31,200
2022	$359.00 Homeowner's exemption	$32,800 Land $2,400 Building $30,400	$32,800 Land $2,400 Building $30,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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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