Lake County property record for 540 Ralston St, Gary, IN 46406 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
| Square Footage | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 308 sqft |
| Tax Bill | $972.00 (2024) |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-46-0075-0033
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9800 CONNECTICUT DR, B2-900, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-7840 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure Quitclaim Document |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201720736 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020736 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 RALSTON ST, GARY, IN 46406-1557 |
| Document Number | 0000020736 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20736 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 9800 CONNECTICUT DR #B2-900 CROWN POINT IN 463077840, B2-900, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-7840 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 RALSTON ST, GARY, IN 46406-1557 |
| Document Number | 0000005297 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2016 |
| Instrument | 5297 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 9800 CONNECTICUT DR #B2-900 CROWN POINT IN 463077840, B2-900, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-7840 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 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 | $40,500 (+11.88%) Land $6,500 Building $34,000 | $40,500 (+11.88%) Land $6,500 Building $34,000 | |
| 2024 | $972.00 (+10.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $36,200 (+4.93%) Land $6,200 Building $30,000 | $36,200 (+4.93%) Land $6,200 Building $30,000 | |
| 2022 | $883.00 | $34,500 Land $3,900 Building $30,600 | $34,500 Land $3,900 Building $30,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0075-0033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,112 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 704 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 125 ft x 45 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 540 RALSTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1557 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD. L.33 BL.8 N.15FT. L.32 BL.8 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Minor Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
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