436 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 436 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.114 acres (5,009 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,451 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Line of Credit Oct 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0205-0011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0205-0011`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-05-256-007.000-004` `254402050011`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,146 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,014 sqft
Finished Basement	1,014 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,009 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-44-0205-0011
Old Parcel Number	254402050011
Street Address	436 TAFT ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46404-1018
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GARY LAND CO'S 5TH SUB. L. 11 BL. 11
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND CO
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4012
Census Tract	10400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Combs Addition Historic District listed 2014 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 14000805

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	436 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1018
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 9, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Oct 19, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
May 18, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 8, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 19, 2022
Deed Sale	Oct 19, 2022
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 2022
Deed Document Number	2022-542493
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	436 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003313
Date	Apr 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-503313

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Mar 25, 2051

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Oct 19, 2022
Property Address	436 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1018
Document Number	0000042493
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 3
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-542493
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	436 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1018

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042494
Date	Oct 19, 2022
Instrument	2022-542494

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

May 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 18, 2022
Property Address	436 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1018
Document Number	0000015854
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2021
Instrument	2022-015854
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	436 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	508 ONYX CT, MESQUITE, TX 75149-7530

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 8, 2022
Property Address	436 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1018
Document Number	0000021676
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2021
Instrument	2022-021676
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	436 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	508 ONYX CT, MESQUITE, TX 75149-7530

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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		$160,000 (+36.29%) Land $8,900 Building $151,100	$160,000 (+36.29%) Land $8,900 Building $151,100
2024	$1,451.00
2023		$117,400 (+111.15%) Land $9,000 Building $108,400	$117,400 (+111.15%) Land $9,000 Building $108,400
2022		$55,600 Land $5,300 Building $50,300	$55,600 Land $5,300 Building $50,300

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 716 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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