546 Johnson St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 546 Johnson St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.154 acres (6,708 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$486 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale Apr 2025 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0143-0012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0143-0012`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-301-008.000-004` `254401430012`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,512 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,268 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,512 sqft
Basement Area	756 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,708 sqft (0.154 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Area	1,512 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	546 JOHNSON ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46402-1717
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RESUB. GARY LAND COS. 3RD. SUB. ALL L.11 BL.10
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND COS. 3RD. SUB
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	12800

Owner

546 Johnson St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2026.

Source: Lake County records, as of May 14, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	670 N 4TH AVE, ADDISON, IL 60101-1300
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
May 7, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE
Apr 17, 2025	Land Contract, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP
Mar 1, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 19, 2021	Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 7, 2026
Deed Sale	May 7, 2026
Prior Sale	Apr 17, 2025
Deed Document Number	2026518693
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 7, 2026
Property Address	546 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000518693
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2025
Instrument	2026518693
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	670 N 4TH AVE, ADDISON, IL 60101-1300

April 2025: Land Contract, Transfer

Document Type	Land Contract
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2025
Property Address	546 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000013332
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2025
Instrument	2025-513332
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1701 SIERRA HIGHLANDS CT, PLAINFIELD, IL 60586-5934

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	670 N 4TH AVE, ADDISON, IL 60101-1300
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2022
Property Address	546 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000007822
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Feb 4, 2022
Instrument	2022-007822
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1701 SIERRA HIGHLANDS CT, PLAINFIELD, IL 60586-5934
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

May 2021: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 19, 2021
Property Address	546 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000037650
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	2021-037650
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7142S S CONSTANCE AVE # 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60649-2329

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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		$15,400 (+4.76%) Land $8,100 Building $7,300	$15,400 (+4.76%) Land $8,100 Building $7,300
2024	$486.00	$14,700 (+2.8%) Land $8,100 Building $6,600	$14,700 (+2.8%) Land $8,100 Building $6,600
2023		$14,300 (-57.44%) Land $8,100 Building $6,200	$14,300 (-57.44%) Land $8,100 Building $6,200
2022	$297.00	$33,600 Land $5,100 Building $28,500	$33,600 Land $5,100 Building $28,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 546 Johnson 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

The area around 546 Johnson 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.

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 543 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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