Lake County property record for 4540 Polk St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 240 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $105 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0055-0015 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0055-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 240 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-45-0055-0015 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254500550015 |
| Street Address | 4540 POLK ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-3813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HINEY'S 1ST ADD. L.15 & L.16 B.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HINEYS ADD 01 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
4540 Polk St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 1995.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 667 W 39TH AVE, GARY, IN 46408-2601 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 1995 |
| 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 |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,200 Land $11,700 Building $1,500 | $13,200 Land $11,700 Building $1,500 | |
| 2024 | $105.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,700 (+41.11%) Land $11,400 Building $1,300 | $12,700 (+41.11%) Land $11,400 Building $1,300 | |
| 2022 | $9,000 Land $7,600 Building $1,400 | $9,000 Land $7,600 Building $1,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4540 Polk St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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.
Wildfire risk around 4540 Polk St is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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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