5056 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46408 Property Records

Lake County property record for 5056 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46408

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size	0.116 acres (5,053 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$95,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,098 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-45-0185-0021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-45-0185-0021`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-33-430-026.000-004` `254501850021`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,016 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	672 sqft
Basement Area	672 sqft
Finished Basement	672 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1943
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,053 sqft (0.116 acres)
Lot Dimensions	126 ft deep x 40 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46408-4637
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	JUNEDALE SUBDIV. L.21 BL.21
Legal Subdivision	JUNEDALE SUB
Legal Block	21
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	12500

Owner

5056 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.

Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 19, 2023	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 22, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 1, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP
Jul 12, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP
Jul 1, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Jul 1, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP
Jul 12, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 22, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023501891
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 5, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000028604
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2023
Property Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637
Document Number	0000001891
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 3
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2023
Instrument	2023-501891
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001892
Date	Jan 19, 2023
Instrument	2023-501892

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2053

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2022
Property Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637
Document Number	0000030293
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 3
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-530293
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9800 CONNECTICUT DR # B2-900, B2-900, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-7840

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2022
Property Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637
Document Number	0000027052
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 3
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	2022-527052
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023
Title Company	NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1316 E HICKEY ST, HOBART, IN 46342-3304

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2022
Property Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637
Document Number	0000028605
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 3
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	2022-528605
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023
Title Company	NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2929 JEWELL AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322

July 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2022
Property Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637
Document Number	0000027053
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 03
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	2022-527053
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2022
Property Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637
Document Number	0000027054
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 3
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	2022-527054
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023
Title Company	NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2929 JEWETT AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2022
Property Address	5056 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4637
Document Number	0000028604
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 3
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	2022-528604
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023
Title Company	NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1316 E HICKEY ST, HOBART, IN 46342-3304

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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		$104,300 Land $9,900 Building $94,400	$104,300 Land $9,900 Building $94,400
2024	$1,098.00
2023		$87,100 (+146.74%) Land $9,000 Building $78,100	$87,100 (+146.74%) Land $9,000 Building $78,100
2022		$35,300 Land $6,000 Building $29,300	$35,300 Land $6,000 Building $29,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5056 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.

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 Claims	2 (1981–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 2
Most Recent Claim	May 2011 · 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

The area around 5056 Jefferson 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.

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 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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