Lake County property record for 540 Pierce St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Details | 16,260 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (55,016 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $180 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0126-0003 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0126-0003 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 15 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 16,260 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 55,016 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 4,250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 14 Parking Spaces |
| Fence | Fence |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 001-25-44-0126-0003 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254401260003 |
| Street Address | 540 PIERCE ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-1735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND COMPANY'S 2ND SUBDIVISION BLOCK 7 LOTS 11 TO 22 & W1/2 OF VAC PIERCE S T |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 12800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lincoln Street Historic District listed 2013 · 239 contributing resources · NRIS 13001012 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
540 Pierce St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2001 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1100 W 6TH AVE, GARY, IN 46402-1711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 540 PIERCE ST, GARY, IN 46402-1735 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000033941 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-533941 |
| Name | STATE OF INDIANA |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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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 | $932,600 Land $56,800 Building $875,800 | $932,600 Land $56,800 Building $875,800 | |
| 2024 | $180.00 | ||
| 2023 | $850,700 (-3.54%) Land $66,900 Building $783,800 | $850,700 (-3.54%) Land $66,900 Building $783,800 | |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $881,900 Land $66,400 Building $815,500 | $881,900 Land $66,400 Building $815,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Pierce 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 540 Pierce 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 543 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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