Lake County property record for 542 Delaware St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,676 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $687 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0087-0016 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0087-0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,795 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 542 DELAWARE ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND COS. 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.16 BL.87 N2. L.17 BL.87 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS. 1ST SUB |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
542 Delaware St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2005.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 DELAWARE ST, GARY, IN 46402-2018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 2005018720 |
| 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 | $65,900 Land $6,500 Building $59,400 | $65,900 Land $6,500 Building $59,400 | |
| 2024 | $687.00 (+9.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $627.00 (-46.46%) | $55,800 (+6.49%) Land $5,900 Building $49,900 | $55,800 (+6.49%) Land $5,900 Building $49,900 |
| 2022 | $1,171.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,400 Land $5,600 Building $46,800 | $52,400 Land $5,600 Building $46,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Delaware 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 542 Delaware St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 241 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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