Lake County property record for 5246 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $834 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0319-0031 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0319-0031 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,204 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,008 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5246 W 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRAND CALUMET ADD. E. 20 FT. OF L.31 BL.5 W. 20 FT. L.32 BL.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND CALUMET ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4060 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
5246 W 4th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2158 45TH ST, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-3742 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 20221241 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $36,000 Land $6,400 Building $29,600 | $36,000 Land $6,400 Building $29,600 | |
| 2024 | $834.00 | ||
| 2023 | $30,700 (+12.45%) Land $6,400 Building $24,300 | $30,700 (+12.45%) Land $6,400 Building $24,300 | |
| 2022 | $699.00 | $27,300 Land $3,700 Building $23,600 | $27,300 Land $3,700 Building $23,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5246 W 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 (2019–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
The area around 5246 W 4th Ave 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 268 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, T-Mobile.
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