Lake County property record for 5255 Delaware St, Gary, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,322 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,455 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0583-0004 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0583-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,322 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0583-0004 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254605830004 |
| Street Address | 5255 DELAWARE ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-1559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MEADOWLAND MANOR UNIT NO.1 ALL L.4 BL.D |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWLAND MANOR SUBDIVISION UNIT 1 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
The current owner of 5255 Delaware St acquired it in April 2010.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5255 DELAWARE ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2010 023901 |
| 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 | $152,900 Land $15,800 Building $137,100 | $152,900 Land $15,800 Building $137,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,455.00 | ||
| 2023 | $114,300 (+17.71%) Land $15,300 Building $99,000 | $114,300 (+17.71%) Land $15,300 Building $99,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,161.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,100 Land $14,600 Building $82,500 | $97,100 Land $14,600 Building $82,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5255 Delaware 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 5255 Delaware 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 456 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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