Lake County property record for 517 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46409
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,839 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $729 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0043-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0043-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,880 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,839 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 517 E RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46409-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2ND HIGHLAND PARK ADD. L.5 BL.6 ALL L.6 BL.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | 2ND HIGHLAND PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6704 TAFT ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-3733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020413 |
| 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 | $85,800 (+63.12%) Land $7,500 Building $78,300 | $85,800 (+63.12%) Land $7,500 Building $78,300 | |
| 2024 | $729.00 (+33.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $52,600 (+6.91%) Land $7,700 Building $44,900 | $52,600 (+6.91%) Land $7,700 Building $44,900 | |
| 2022 | $547.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,200 Land $5,800 Building $43,400 | $49,200 Land $5,800 Building $43,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 682 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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