Lake County property record for 545 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,205 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,316 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $63 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0220-0032 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0220-0032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,205 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,205 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,316 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0220-0032 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254402200032 |
| Street Address | 545 ELLSWORTH ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. GARY LAND CO'S. 6TH SUB. ALL L.32 BL.5 S.12 FT. OF L.33 BL.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 10203 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
545 Ellsworth St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2002.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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 | 545 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-1307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $86,100 Land $7,700 Building $78,400 | $86,100 Land $7,700 Building $78,400 | |
| 2024 | $63.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,500 (+1.61%) Land $7,100 Building $43,400 | $50,500 (+1.61%) Land $7,100 Building $43,400 | |
| 2022 | $49,700 Land $4,500 Building $45,200 | $49,700 Land $4,500 Building $45,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 Ellsworth 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 545 Ellsworth 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 |
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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 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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