505 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46408 Property Records

Lake County property record for 505 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46408

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	3 ba · 37,480 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	1.1 acres (47,916 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$180 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Sale Apr 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-45-0139-0001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-45-0139-0001`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-28-207-001.000-004` `254501390001`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	37,480 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Exterior Material	Concrete Block/Stucco
Fire Resistance	Masonry Walls, Wood Interior
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	47,916 sqft (1.1 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Fence	Fence
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-45-0139-0001
Old Parcel Number	254501390001
Street Address	505 W RIDGE RD
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46408-2746
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Legal Description	2ND. JACKSON PARK ADD. ALL LTS 1 TO 39 BL.1 AND VAC W 3FT. OF JACKSON ST. ADJ. LT10 & 26 TO 39 BL1 EX. PT. OF LOTS 8,9,10,36
Legal Subdivision	2ND JACKSON PARK ADD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	12400

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	505 W RIDGE RD, GARY, IN 46408-2746
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 20, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 17, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 20, 2023
Deed Sale	Sep 20, 2023
Prior Sale	Apr 17, 2023
Deed Document Number	2023-027234
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2023
Property Address	505 W RIDGE RD, GARY, IN 46408
Document Number	0000027234
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 8
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2023
Instrument	2023-027234
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	501 W RIDGE RD, GARY, IN 46408-2746

April 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2023
Property Address	505 W RIDGE RD, GARY, IN 46408
Document Number	0000010833
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 8
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2023
Instrument	2023-010833
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	509 W RIDGE RD, GARY, IN 46408-2746

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		$878,500 (-18.23%) Land $49,500 Building $829,000	$878,500 (-18.23%) Land $49,500 Building $829,000
2024	$180.00
2023		$1,074,300 (-3.31%) Land $140,900 Building $933,400	$1,074,300 (-3.31%) Land $140,900 Building $933,400
2022	Additional exemption filed	$1,111,100 Land $140,900 Building $970,200	$1,111,100 Land $140,900 Building $970,200

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

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.

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 738 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
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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