4640 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408 Property Records

Lake County property record for 4640 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46408

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.121 acres (5,271 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$9,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,050 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2017 Sale Jul 2017 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-47-0049-0007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-47-0049-0007`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-33-107-017.000-004` `254700490007`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	800 sqft Living Area
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	800 sqft
Basement Area	800 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,271 sqft (0.121 acres)
Lot Dimensions	126 ft deep x 42 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-47-0049-0007
Old Parcel Number	254700490007
Street Address	4640 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46408-3839
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	L. B. SNOWDENS OAK GROVE ADD. S. 31 FT. OF L.7 BL.2 N.11 FT. L.8 BL.2
Legal Subdivision	L B SNOWDEN OAK GROVE ADDITION
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	12500

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	8049 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1341
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 28, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE
Jul 13, 2017	Affidavit of Death, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE
Jul 13, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017 058143
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Aug 28, 2017
Property Address	4640 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-3839
Document Number	0000058143
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2017
Instrument	58143
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2020
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8049 HOWARD AVE MUNSTER IN 463211341, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1341

July 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2017
Property Address	4640 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-3839
Document Number	0000042923
Instrument Date	Jul 5, 2017
Instrument	42923
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2017
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6043 S LOOMIS BLVD CHICAGO IL 606361807, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1807

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2017
Property Address	4640 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46408-3839
Document Number	0000042924
Instrument Date	Jul 5, 2017
Instrument	42924
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2017
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1233 170TH PL HAMMOND IN 463242330, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2330

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$81,200 (+116.53%) Land $10,200 Building $71,000	$81,200 (+116.53%) Land $10,200 Building $71,000
2024	$1,050.00 (+17.85%)
2023		$37,500 (+7.76%) Land $9,500 Building $28,000	$37,500 (+7.76%) Land $9,500 Building $28,000
2022	$891.00	$34,800 Land $6,300 Building $28,500	$34,800 Land $6,300 Building $28,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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