Lake County property record for 5144 Madison St, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,022 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,966 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $705 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-40-0086-0013 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-40-0086-0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,022 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,966 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-40-0086-0013 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254000860013 |
| Street Address | 5144 MADISON ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-4644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT.S.PT. W2 SE S.33T.36R.8 40X55FT. EX E63FT. FOR OPENING OF STREET CONT'G. 0.08 4AC. |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
5144 Madison St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5144 MADISON ST, GARY, IN 46408-4644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024861 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $92,600 Land $9,700 Building $82,900 | $92,600 Land $9,700 Building $82,900 | |
| 2024 | $705.00 | ||
| 2023 | $39,600 (+21.1%) Land $9,700 Building $29,900 | $39,600 (+21.1%) Land $9,700 Building $29,900 | |
| 2022 | $568.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,700 Land $2,300 Building $30,400 | $32,700 Land $2,300 Building $30,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5144 Madison 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 risk around 5144 Madison St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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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