Lake County property record for 540 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $919 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0202-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0202-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0202-0011 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254402020011 |
| Street Address | 540 TAFT ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S 5TH SUB. LOT 11 BL.8 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Combs Addition Historic District listed 2014 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 14000805 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2004 |
| 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 | $77,000 (+0.79%) Land $6,600 Building $70,400 | $77,000 (+0.79%) Land $6,600 Building $70,400 | |
| 2024 | $919.00 (+6.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $76,400 (-0.91%) Land $6,300 Building $70,100 | $76,400 (-0.91%) Land $6,300 Building $70,100 | |
| 2022 | $864.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,100 Land $4,000 Building $73,100 | $77,100 Land $4,000 Building $73,100 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 716 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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