Lake County property record for 4900 Polk St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 4,510 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.496 acres (21,606 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,758 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0192-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0192-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,510 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,408 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,255 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,898 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,606 sqft (0.496 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 173 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 780 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4900 POLK ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-4416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | HYDE PARK ADD. ALL L.1 TO 3 BL.12 & VAC.POLK ST. FR.SE.COR. L.1 TO NE. COR. L.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HYDE PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
Source: Lake County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4900 POLK ST, GARY, IN 46408-4416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Unified School District | Lake Ridge Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,500 (+13.57%) Land $27,700 Building $118,800 | $146,500 (+13.57%) Land $27,700 Building $118,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,758.00 (-1.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,000 (+1.1%) Land $23,200 Building $105,800 | $129,000 (+1.1%) Land $23,200 Building $105,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,780.00 | $127,600 Land $23,100 Building $104,500 | $127,600 Land $23,100 Building $104,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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