Lake County property record for 500 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 405,200 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 25.5 acres (1,110,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $74,722 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-40-0125-0019 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-40-0125-0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 405,200 sqft Total Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 1,110,780 sqft (25.5 acres) |
| Fence | Fence |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 320 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|
| Account Number | 001-25-40-0125-0019 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254001250019 |
| Street Address | 500 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Legal Description | PT. S2. S.32 T.37 R.8 25.5AC. |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 10203 |
The current owner of 500 Buchanan St acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 16531, RUMFORD, RI 02916-0690 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000021800 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021800 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 500 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402 |
| Document Number | 0000020739 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 500 BUCHANAN ST GARY IN 46402, GARY, IN 46402 |
| Document Number | 0000020739 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20739 |
| Name | BANK RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2029 |
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 | $2,639,400 Land $610,000 Building $2,029,400 | $2,639,400 Land $610,000 Building $2,029,400 | |
| 2024 | $74,722.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,109,900 (-2.76%) Land $610,000 Building $1,499,900 | $2,109,900 (-2.76%) Land $610,000 Building $1,499,900 | |
| 2022 | $77,288.00 | $2,169,800 Land $610,000 Building $1,559,800 | $2,169,800 Land $610,000 Building $1,559,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Buchanan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 500 Buchanan St 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 133 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures