545 Adams St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 545 Adams St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.078 acres (3,441 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$5,001 (May 2009)
Tax Bill	$81 (2024)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0082-0020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0082-0020`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-428-005.000-004` `254400820020`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,441 sqft (0.078 acres)
Lot Dimensions	115 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-44-0082-0020
Old Parcel Number	254400820020
Street Address	545 ADAMS ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46402-1908
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Vacant Land > Commercial
Legal Description	GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB BL.82 LOT 34 EX.W.10FT IN R/W
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND CO
Legal Block	82
Legal Lot Number	34
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	10205

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Gary City Center Historic District listed 1994 · 62 contributing resources · NRIS 94001352

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 March 18, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	565 ADAMS ST, GARY, IN 46402-1908
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 15, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 15, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 17, 2012
Deed Document Number	0000032802
Last Transfer Date	Mar 28, 2016
Transfer Doc	0000018908
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

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		$1,000 (-) Land $1,000	$1,000 (-) Land $1,000
2024	$81.00 (+5%)
2023		$1,000 (-) Land $1,000	$1,000 (-) Land $1,000
2022	$54.00	$1,000 Land $1,000	$1,000 Land $1,000

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 387 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