Lake County property record for 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.323 acres (14,070 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $637 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0501-0003 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0501-0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,070 sqft (0.323 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 201 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 708 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-01-39-0501-0003 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 013905010003 |
| Street Address | 4539 WHITCOMB ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-3505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOUGLAS MANOR ADD. TO LAKE CO.IND ALL LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS MANOR ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
4539 Whitcomb St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 1969.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4539 WHITCOMB ST, GARY, IN 46408-3505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 1969 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 1969 |
| 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 | $73,200 Land $15,600 Building $57,600 | $73,200 Land $15,600 Building $57,600 | |
| 2024 | $637.00 | ||
| 2023 | $64,900 (-3.28%) Land $16,000 Building $48,900 | $64,900 (-3.28%) Land $16,000 Building $48,900 | |
| 2022 | $671.00 | $67,100 Land $15,700 Building $51,400 | $67,100 Land $15,700 Building $51,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4539 Whitcomb St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1996 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 4539 Whitcomb St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 140 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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