Lake County property record for 4581 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,053 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $105 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0056-0019 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0056-0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,720 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,053 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4581 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.19 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT R. CENEKS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
4581 Buchanan St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4581 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-3836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020077 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4581 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-3836 |
| Document Number | 0000020077 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6643 FILLMORE ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-3224 |
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 | $130,800 Land $9,900 Building $120,900 | $130,800 Land $9,900 Building $120,900 | |
| 2024 | $105.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,800 (+5.83%) Land $9,000 Building $41,800 | $50,800 (+5.83%) Land $9,000 Building $41,800 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $48,000 Land $6,000 Building $42,000 | $48,000 Land $6,000 Building $42,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4581 Buchanan 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 4581 Buchanan 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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