Lake County property record for 4539 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,053 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $593 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0056-0012 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0056-0012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,053 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4539 BUCHANAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-3836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROBERT R. CENEKS 1ST ADD. ALL L.12 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT R. CENEKS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
Source: Lake County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1836 QUAILWOOD DR, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088-3907 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202310662 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4539 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-3836 |
| Document Number | 0000010662 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-010662 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1836 QUAILWOOD DR, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088-3907 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $18,200 (+22.97%) Land $9,900 Building $8,300 | $18,200 (+22.97%) Land $9,900 Building $8,300 | |
| 2024 | $593.00 (-90.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,800 (+25.42%) Land $9,000 Building $5,800 | $14,800 (+25.42%) Land $9,000 Building $5,800 | |
| 2022 | $6,005.00 (+463.85%) | $11,800 Land $6,000 Building $5,800 | $11,800 Land $6,000 Building $5,800 |
| 2021 | $1,065.00 |
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 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2014–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · 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.
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.
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 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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