Lake County property record for 4285 Colfax St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $306 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0046-0027 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0046-0027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-01-39-0046-0027 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 013900460027 |
| Street Address | 4285 COLFAX ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-2916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N. 153.69 FT. OF S. 1306.38 FT. OF W. 283.42 FT. SW. S.25 T.36 R.9 1 AC. |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 36 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
4285 Colfax St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4285 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46408-2916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018 028530 |
| 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 |
| Unified School District | Lake Ridge Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,900 Land $27,000 Building $67,900 | $94,900 Land $27,000 Building $67,900 | |
| 2024 | $306.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,500 (+3.56%) Land $25,000 Building $56,500 | $81,500 (+3.56%) Land $25,000 Building $56,500 | |
| 2022 | $787.00 | $78,700 Land $19,800 Building $58,900 | $78,700 Land $19,800 Building $58,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4285 Colfax St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1999 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4285 Colfax St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | GRIFFITH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 16,893 people · EPA ID IN5245019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 492 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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