544 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 544 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.142 acres (6,229 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$200,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$4,389 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2024 Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0201-0014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0201-0014`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-05-334-021.000-004` `254402010014`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,334 sqft Living Area
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,334 sqft
Basement Area	1,334 sqft
Finished Basement	1,334 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,229 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-44-0201-0014
Old Parcel Number	254402010014
Street Address	544 TAFT PL
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46404-1323
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GARY LAND CO'S 5TH SUBDIV. ALL L.12 BL.7 N. 10 FT. L.13 BL.7
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND CO
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4021
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

544 Taft Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	544 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1323
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 1, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Dec 12, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
May 6, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ZINCE FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022-549053
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	544 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1323
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003304
Date	Feb 1, 2024
Instrument	2024-503304

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2054

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2022
Property Address	544 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1323
Document Number	0000049053
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 3 1/2
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2022
Instrument	2022-549053
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	544 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1323

Mortgage

Document Number	0000049054
Date	Dec 12, 2022
Instrument	2022-549054

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 6, 2022
Property Address	544 TAFT PL, GARY, IN 46404-1323
Document Number	0000019115
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 3
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-519115
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3554 W 78TH AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-5002

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019116
Date	May 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-519116

Lender

Name	ZINCE FINANCIAL INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	9 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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		$187,200 Land $7,600 Building $179,600	$187,200 Land $7,600 Building $179,600
2024	$4,389.00
2023		$171,700 (+192.5%) Land $7,900 Building $163,800	$171,700 (+192.5%) Land $7,900 Building $163,800
2022		$58,700 Land $5,000 Building $53,700	$58,700 Land $5,000 Building $53,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 544 Taft Pl 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

The area around 544 Taft Pl 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.

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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