Lake County property record for 525 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,400 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,473 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0202-0033 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0202-0033 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,030 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 525 TAFT PL |
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| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND COS 5TH SUB. L.31 B.8 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS 5TH SUB |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Combs Addition Historic District listed 2014 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 14000805 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
525 Taft Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021542740 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1322 |
| Document Number | 0000042740 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-542740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 525 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1322 |
| Document Number | 0000042741 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-542741 |
| Name | LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
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 | $147,000 Land $6,600 Building $140,400 | $147,000 Land $6,600 Building $140,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,473.00 | ||
| 2023 | $119,100 (-3.8%) Land $6,300 Building $112,800 | $119,100 (-3.8%) Land $6,300 Building $112,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,509.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,800 Land $4,000 Building $119,800 | $123,800 Land $4,000 Building $119,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Taft Pl 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 525 Taft Pl 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 |
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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 716 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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