Lake County property record for 524 Matthews St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $927 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Oct 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0071-0038 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0071-0038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0071-0038 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254600710038 |
| Street Address | 524 MATTHEWS ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD. L.37 BL.4 ALL L.38 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
524 Matthews St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 734 LOCUST ST, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1543 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000001229 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036542 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 524 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000036542 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-036542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 734 LOCUST ST, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1543 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 524 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000075683 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 75683 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 MORLAND CRES |
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 | $37,700 Land $7,900 Building $29,800 | $37,700 Land $7,900 Building $29,800 | |
| 2024 | $927.00 | ||
| 2023 | $34,400 (+7.17%) Land $8,200 Building $26,200 | $34,400 (+7.17%) Land $8,200 Building $26,200 | |
| 2022 | $822.00 | $32,100 Land $5,200 Building $26,900 | $32,100 Land $5,200 Building $26,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Matthews St 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.
The area around 524 Matthews 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 518 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: T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures