Lake County property record for 444 W 53rd Ave, Gary, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,059 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $885 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0578-0019 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0578-0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 950 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,059 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0578-0019 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254605780019 |
| Street Address | 444 W 53RD AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-1414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MEADOWDALE 2ND SUB. L. 19 BL. 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWDALE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
444 W 53rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 444 W 53RD AVE, GARY, IN 46410-1414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-500409 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 444 W 53RD AVE, GARY, IN 46410-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000000409 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-500409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 444 W 53RD AVE, GARY, IN 46410-1414 |
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 | $111,600 Land $16,600 Building $95,000 | $111,600 Land $16,600 Building $95,000 | |
| 2024 | $885.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,400 (+13.4%) Land $17,600 Building $51,800 | $69,400 (+13.4%) Land $17,600 Building $51,800 | |
| 2022 | $677.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,200 Land $12,600 Building $48,600 | $61,200 Land $12,600 Building $48,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 444 W 53rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 444 W 53rd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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