Lake County property record for 5245 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.448 acres (19,515 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $863 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0011-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0011-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,515 sqft (0.448 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 155 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0011-0001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254700110001 |
| Street Address | 5245 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-1448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCHAEFER'S ADD. ALL LOTS 1 TO 3 N.30FT. L.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHAEFERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
The current owner of 5245 Jefferson St acquired it in August 2004.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 JEFFERSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1448 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000065738 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065738 |
| 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 | $108,300 Land $28,100 Building $80,200 | $108,300 Land $28,100 Building $80,200 | |
| 2024 | $863.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,400 (+17.63%) Land $26,600 Building $40,800 | $67,400 (+17.63%) Land $26,600 Building $40,800 | |
| 2022 | $678.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,300 Land $19,100 Building $38,200 | $57,300 Land $19,100 Building $38,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5245 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.
Wildfire risk around 5245 Jefferson 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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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