Lake County property record for 5259 Carolina St, Gary, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,488 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0582-0020 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0582-0020 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,625 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0582-0020 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254605820020 |
| Street Address | 5259 CAROLINA ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MEADOWLAND MANOR UNIT NO.1 ALL L.20 BL.C |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWLAND MANOR 01 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
5259 Carolina St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2002.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5259 CAROLINA ST, GARY, IN 46410-1542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5259 CAROLINA ST, GARY, IN 46410-1542 |
| Document Number | 0000539263 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026539263 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5259 CAROLINA ST, GARY, IN 46410-1542 |
| Document Number | 0000539263, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026539263 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
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 | $184,800 Land $15,200 Building $169,600 | $184,800 Land $15,200 Building $169,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,488.00 | ||
| 2023 | $116,800 (+33.64%) Land $16,400 Building $100,400 | $116,800 (+33.64%) Land $16,400 Building $100,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,400 Land $15,000 Building $72,400 | $87,400 Land $15,000 Building $72,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5259 Carolina 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 5259 Carolina 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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