Lake County property record for 421 Polk St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,106 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0096-0024 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0096-0024 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 567 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,748 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0096-0024 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254400960024 |
| Street Address | 421 POLK ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-1012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. S. 7 1/2 FT. L.30 BL.96 ALL L.31 BL.96 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 96 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 12800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Polk Street Terraces Historic District listed 2009 · 20 contributing resources · NRIS 09000430 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 POLK ST, GARY, IN 46402-1012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 1970 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 1970 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $54,200 (+30.6%) Land $8,600 Building $45,600 | $54,200 (+30.6%) Land $8,600 Building $45,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,106.00 (+4.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $41,500 (+7.79%) Land $8,600 Building $32,900 | $41,500 (+7.79%) Land $8,600 Building $32,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,059.00 | $38,500 Land $5,100 Building $33,400 | $38,500 Land $5,100 Building $33,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 387 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 |
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