Lake County property record for 539 S Wayne St, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $713 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0462-0010 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0462-0010 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0462-0010 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254704620010 |
| Street Address | 539 S WAYNE ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-3343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNRISE SUB. L.10 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10207 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-47-0462-0010
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 S WAYNE ST, GARY, IN 46403-3343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000058394 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000073294 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 539 S WAYNE ST, GARY, IN 46403-3343 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 07, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 S WAYNE ST, GARY, IN 46403-3343 |
| Document Number | 0000013124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-513124 |
| Name | GOODLEAP LC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2034 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 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 | $85,600 (+58.23%) Land $9,200 Building $76,400 | $85,600 (+58.23%) Land $9,200 Building $76,400 | |
| 2024 | $713.00 (+43.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $54,100 (+25.52%) Land $9,200 Building $44,900 | $54,100 (+25.52%) Land $9,200 Building $44,900 | |
| 2022 | $498.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,100 Land $9,200 Building $33,900 | $43,100 Land $9,200 Building $33,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), as of October 16, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 180890102071, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
Based on FCC filings for 115 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IN5245015, 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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