Lake County property record for 455 W 53rd Ave, Gary, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $969 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0579-0021 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0579-0021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0579-0021 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254605790021 |
| Street Address | 455 W 53RD AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-1413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MEADOWDALE 2ND SUB. L.21 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWDALE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
455 W 53rd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 1996.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 455 W 53RD AVE, GARY, IN 46410-1413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 455 W 53RD AVE, GARY, IN 46410-1413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 W 53RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1413 |
| Document Number | 0000041321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-541321 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 935 Months |
| Due | Sep 19, 2100 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.55% |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 11.5% |
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 | $166,600 Land $17,000 Building $149,600 | $166,600 Land $17,000 Building $149,600 | |
| 2024 | $969.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,800 (+12.78%) Land $17,800 Building $59,000 | $76,800 (+12.78%) Land $17,800 Building $59,000 | |
| 2022 | $763.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,100 Land $12,800 Building $55,300 | $68,100 Land $12,800 Building $55,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 455 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 455 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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