Lake County property record for 540 S Lake St, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,370 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0083-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0083-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 12,370 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 S LAKE ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-2473 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Legal Description | CHAS. F. BLANKS RESUB. BLK.13 S. 9FT. L.4 BL.2 ALL L.5,6 & 7 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAS. F. BLANKS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
540 S Lake St is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2012.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2405, GARY, IN 46403-0405 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201220608 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012004436 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $801,900 Land $23,100 Building $778,800 | $801,900 Land $23,100 Building $778,800 | |
| 2023 | $678,800 (-3.7%) Land $23,100 Building $655,700 | $678,800 (-3.7%) Land $23,100 Building $655,700 | |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $704,900 Land $23,100 Building $681,800 | $704,900 Land $23,100 Building $681,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 S Lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 S Lake St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
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