541 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 541 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,009 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$158,673 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$703 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0202-0029`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0202-0029`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-05-335-006.000-004` `254402020029`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,952 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,928 sqft
1st Floor Area	976 sqft
Basement Area	976 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,009 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 40 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	976 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	976 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	541 TAFT PL
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46404-1322
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GARY LAND COS. 5TH SUB. L.27 B.8
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND COS. 5TH SUB
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4020
Census Tract	10400

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of June 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	541 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1322
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 3, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage DIRECT MORTGAGE LOAN
Dec 30, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MEMBERS SOURCE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 3, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 3, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 30, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026522728
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jun 3, 2026
Property Address	541 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1322
Document Number	0000022728
Instrument Date	May 29, 2026
Instrument	2026522728
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2026
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Estimated Sale Price
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	541 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1322

Mortgage

Document Number	0000522729,
Date	Jun 3, 2026
Instrument	2026522729

Lender

Name	DIRECT MORTGAGE LOAN

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.23%
Max Rate	-1%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000523411,
Date	Jun 8, 2026
Instrument	2026523411

Lender

Name	CITY OF BRYAN

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate	6.23%
Max Rate	-1%

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2025
Property Address	541 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1322
Document Number	0000050385
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 3
Instrument Date	Dec 22, 2025
Instrument	2025-550385
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	541 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1322

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050386
Date	Dec 30, 2025
Instrument	2025-550386

Lender

Name	MEMBERS SOURCE CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$57,800 (-5.09%) Land $6,600 Building $51,200	$57,800 (-5.09%) Land $6,600 Building $51,200
2024	$703.00 (+9.5%)	$60,900 (+6.47%) Land $6,600 Building $54,300	$60,900 (+6.47%) Land $6,600 Building $54,300
2023		$57,200 (-0.52%) Land $6,300 Building $50,900	$57,200 (-0.52%) Land $6,300 Building $50,900
2022	$642.00 Homeowner's exemption	$57,500 Land $4,000 Building $53,500	$57,500 Land $4,000 Building $53,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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