538 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 538 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.103 acres (4,487 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$159,600 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$1,023 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-44-0077-0015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-44-0077-0015
Alternative APNs
  • 45-08-04-402-021.000-004
  • 254400770015

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,850 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,775 sqft
1st Floor Area1,850 sqft
Basement Area925 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,487 sqft (0.103 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 30 ft wide
View / LotAlley
Garage Area1,850 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 JACKSON ST
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46402-1818
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionGARY LAND COS. 1ST SUB. ALL L.17 BL.77
Legal SubdivisionGARY LAND COS. 1ST SUB
Legal Block77
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract12800

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5720B BROWN AVE, B, FORT KNOX, KY 40121-2004
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 1, 2025Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
ALTAMONT SOLUTIONS LLC
Jun 7, 2022Public Action, Foreclosure
Jan 17, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 1, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 1, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 5, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025546331
Prior Transfer DateOct 7, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000097924
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateDec 1, 2025
Property Address538 JACKSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1818
Document Number0000046331
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 15
Instrument DateOct 20, 2025
Instrument2025-546331
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2025
Title CompanyTRUE TITLE SERVICES LLC, TRUE TITLE SERVICE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5720 BROWN AVEB, FORT KNOX, KY 40121

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5720B BROWN AVE # B, B, FORT KNOX, KY 40121-2004
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000046332
DateDec 1, 2025
Instrument2025-546332
Lender
NameALTAMONT SOLUTIONS LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term1 Months
DueJan 20, 2026

June 2022: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJun 7, 2022
Property Address538 JACKSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1818
Document Number0000018440
Instrument DateJun 1, 2022
Instrument2022-018440
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address132 OCEAN HARBOUR LN, LAS VEGAS, NV 89148-2716

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJan 17, 2019
Property Address538 JACKSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1818
Document Number0000004455
Instrument DateApr 30, 2016
Instrument4455
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address538 JACKSON ST GARY IN 464021818, GARY, IN 46402-1818

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$51,200 (+12.53%) Land $6,100 Building $45,100$51,200 (+12.53%) Land $6,100 Building $45,100
2024$1,023.00 (-20.94%)$45,500 (+23.31%) Land $6,100 Building $39,400$45,500 (+23.31%) Land $6,100 Building $39,400
2023$36,900 (+1.1%) Land $5,100 Building $31,800$36,900 (+1.1%) Land $5,100 Building $31,800
2022$1,294.00$36,500 Land $5,000 Building $31,500$36,500 Land $5,000 Building $31,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 387 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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