Lake County property record for 4545 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 | $120,500 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,307 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0056-0013 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0056-0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / 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 |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0056-0013 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254200560013 |
| Street Address | 4545 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-3836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROBERT R. CENEK'S 1ST ADD. ALL L.13 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT R CEREK 1ST ADDITION TO GARY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 4545 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-3836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000021211 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4545 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-3836 |
| Document Number | 0000011217 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-011217 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3098, MUNSTER, IN 46321-0098 |
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 | $122,000 (+155.77%) Land $9,900 Building $112,100 | $122,000 (+155.77%) Land $9,900 Building $112,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,307.00 (+13.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $47,700 (+6.24%) Land $9,000 Building $38,700 | $47,700 (+6.24%) Land $9,000 Building $38,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,150.00 | $44,900 Land $6,000 Building $38,900 | $44,900 Land $6,000 Building $38,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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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 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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