Lake County property record for 550 Tompkins St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,879 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,260 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0084-0023 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0084-0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,879 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-43-0084-0023 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254300840023 |
| Street Address | 550 TOMPKINS ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY CITY ESTATES L.23 BL.G L.23 BL.G |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY CITY ESTATES |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
550 Tompkins St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 550 TOMPKINS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000036569 |
| 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 | $96,300 Land $7,000 Building $89,300 | $96,300 Land $7,000 Building $89,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,260.00 | ||
| 2023 | $43,200 (-0.46%) Land $7,000 Building $36,200 | $43,200 (-0.46%) Land $7,000 Building $36,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,885.00 | $43,400 Land $4,000 Building $39,400 | $43,400 Land $4,000 Building $39,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 550 Tompkins St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 550 Tompkins St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 525 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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