Lake County property record for 488 W 23rd Ave, Gary, IN 46407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $925 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0244-0030 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0244-0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0244-0030 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254702440030 |
| Street Address | 488 W 23RD AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46407-3017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHEELER & PETTY'S ADD. L.30 BL.4 W1/2 OF L.31 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHEELER ADN PETTY ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 11900 |
The current owner of 488 W 23rd Ave bought it in May 2010.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 W 23RD AVE, GARY, IN 46407-3017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010 025473 |
| 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 | $59,600 Land $5,600 Building $54,000 | $59,600 Land $5,600 Building $54,000 | |
| 2024 | $925.00 | ||
| 2023 | $34,300 (+32.95%) Land $5,800 Building $28,500 | $34,300 (+32.95%) Land $5,800 Building $28,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,085.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,800 Land $2,200 Building $23,600 | $25,800 Land $2,200 Building $23,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 W 23rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 488 W 23rd 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 |
|---|
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 414 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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