Lake County property record for 526 Johnson St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,403 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $549 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Re-recorded Document May 2023 Re-recorded Document + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0143-0009 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0143-0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,403 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,294 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,403 sqft |
| Basement Area | 891 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-1717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. GARY LAND COS. 3RD SUB. ALL L.8 BL.10 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS. 3RD SUB |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 12800 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-44-0143-0009
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5213 S WINCHESTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5641 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2023 | Re-recorded Document |
| May 19, 2023 | Re-recorded Document |
| Mar 03, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 05, 2023 | Re-recorded Document |
| Mar 09, 2018 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | May 05, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023515241 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015241 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 526 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000008832 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 8 |
| Instrument | 2023-508832 |
| Record Updated | Oct 04, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5213 S WINCHESTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5641 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 526 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000015241 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-515241 |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5213 S WINCHESTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5641 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Property Address | 526 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000006321 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-506321 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 02, 2023 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 526 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 05, 2023 |
| Property Address | 526 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000012216 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-012216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 04, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5213 WINDHOATEX INC, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 09, 2018 |
| Property Address | 526 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000015501 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15501 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 09, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8025 WICKER AVE #H ST JOHN IN 463738793, H, ST JOHN, IN 46373-8793 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,400 (+9.52%) Land $8,100 Building $10,300 | $18,400 (+9.52%) Land $8,100 Building $10,300 | |
| 2024 | $549.00 (+5%) | ||
| 2023 | $16,800 (+17.48%) Land $8,100 Building $8,700 | $16,800 (+17.48%) Land $8,100 Building $8,700 | |
| 2022 | $366.00 (-71.25%) | $14,300 Land $5,100 Building $9,200 | $14,300 Land $5,100 Building $9,200 |
| 2021 | $1,273.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 543 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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