Lake County property record for 5143 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $750 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0174-0018 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0174-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,024 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5143 JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-4638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROADWAY HOME ACRES S. 10FT. OF N1/2 LOT 2 AND N.30FT. OF S.1/2 OF LOT 2 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
5143 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2013.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5143 JEFFERSON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201363886 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013063885 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $99,200 Land $10,400 Building $88,800 | $99,200 Land $10,400 Building $88,800 | |
| 2024 | $750.00 | ||
| 2023 | $57,400 (+5.71%) Land $9,300 Building $48,100 | $57,400 (+5.71%) Land $9,300 Building $48,100 | |
| 2022 | $605.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,300 Land $6,200 Building $48,100 | $54,300 Land $6,200 Building $48,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5143 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.
The area around 5143 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.
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 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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