Lake County property record for 542 Matthews St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,366 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,494 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0071-0033 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0071-0033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,366 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,549 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,183 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,183 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 542 MATTHEWS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD. L.31 & 32 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
542 Matthews St is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2010.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 444 W WILLIS ST, 110, DETROIT, MI 48201-1748 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 2010043927 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 542 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000086679 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 86679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 W WILLIS ST #110 DETROIT MI 482011748, 110, DETROIT, MI 48201-1748 |
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 | $63,700 Land $7,900 Building $55,800 | $63,700 Land $7,900 Building $55,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,494.00 | ||
| 2023 | $56,900 (+3.64%) Land $8,200 Building $48,700 | $56,900 (+3.64%) Land $8,200 Building $48,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,087.00 | $54,900 Land $5,200 Building $49,700 | $54,900 Land $5,200 Building $49,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Matthews 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.
The area around 542 Matthews St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 518 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: T-Mobile.
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