5230 Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 5230 Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403

Property Summary

Property Type	Parking Lot
Details	built 1945
Lot Size	0.071 acres (3,136 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$22,100 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill	$522 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-45-0071-0053`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-45-0071-0053`
Alternative APNs	`45-09-06-376-033.000-004` `254500710053`

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Lot Area	3,136 sqft (0.071 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Fence	Fence

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-45-0071-0053
Old Parcel Number	254500710053
Street Address	5230 MELTON RD
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46403
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Parking Lot
Legal Description	INDIAN HILLS ADD. BL.2 LOT 51 EX. S.10.31FT IN R/W
Legal Subdivision	INDIAN HILLS ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	51
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	10207

Owner

5230 Melton Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2023.

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

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	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	1722 DAYLILY LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3549
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 28, 2014
Deed Document Number	2023-534130
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Oct 16, 2023
Property Address	5230 MELTON RD, GARY, IN 46403
Document Number	0000034130
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 15
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2023
Instrument	2023-534130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 25, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3600 W 3RD AVE, GARY, IN 46406-1759

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		$2,800 Land $1,300 Building $1,500	$2,800 Land $1,300 Building $1,500
2024	$522.00
2023		$2,900 (-) Land $1,300 Building $1,600	$2,900 (-) Land $1,300 Building $1,600
2022	$103.00 (-59.45%)	$2,900 Land $1,300 Building $1,600	$2,900 Land $1,300 Building $1,600
2021	$254.00

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 5230 Melton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 5230 Melton Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect 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 450 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