Lake County property record for 536 Matthews St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $517 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0071-0035 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0071-0035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,499 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 903 sqft |
| Basement Area | 693 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,746 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 536 MATTHEWS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD. L.34 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
536 Matthews St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Lake County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 536 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005105331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000097263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 536 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000028934 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-028934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6365 MARYLAND AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46323-1241 |
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 | $46,600 (+10.17%) Land $4,800 Building $41,800 | $46,600 (+10.17%) Land $4,800 Building $41,800 | |
| 2024 | $517.00 | $42,300 (+3.93%) Land $4,100 Building $38,200 | $42,300 (+3.93%) Land $4,100 Building $38,200 |
| 2023 | $40,700 (+1.5%) Land $4,100 Building $36,600 | $40,700 (+1.5%) Land $4,100 Building $36,600 | |
| 2022 | $464.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,100 Land $2,600 Building $37,500 | $40,100 Land $2,600 Building $37,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 536 Matthews 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 536 Matthews 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 518 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: T-Mobile.
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