Lake County property record for 538 S Hancock St, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,248 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,684 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0052-0025 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0052-0025 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,248 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Fence | Fence |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 001-25-41-0052-0025 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254100520025 |
| Street Address | 538 S HANCOCK ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | J. H. ANSBRO'S 1ST ADD. ALL LOTS 32,33,34,35,36,37 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | J H ANSBROS FIRST ADDITION TO MILLER |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32-37 33 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | CEDARHURST, NY 11516 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014 081349 |
| 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 | $177,900 (-) Land $37,900 Building $140,000 | $177,900 (-) Land $37,900 Building $140,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,684.00 (+5.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $177,900 (-) Land $37,900 Building $140,000 | $177,900 (-) Land $37,900 Building $140,000 | |
| 2022 | $6,336.00 | $177,900 Land $37,900 Building $140,000 | $177,900 Land $37,900 Building $140,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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