5501 E Dunes Hwy, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 5501 E Dunes Hwy, Gary, IN 46403

Property Summary

Property Type	Exempt (Full or Partial)
Details	4,000 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.663 acres (28,880 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$381 (2022)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-45-0072-0009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-45-0072-0009`
Alternative APNs	`45-09-06-377-003.000-004` `254500720009`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	4,000 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	4,000 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Exterior Material	Concrete Block
Construction Type	Metal Frame
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	28,880 sqft (0.663 acres)
Lot Dimensions	124 ft deep x 233 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5501 E DUNES HWY
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46403
Property Category	Other
Property Type	Other > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Legal Description	RESUB. BLKS 3-7-8 INDIAN HILLS ALL LOTS 10 TO 18 BL.3
Legal Subdivision	INDIAN HILLS
Legal Block	3-7
Legal Lot Number	10-18
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	10207

Owner

5501 E Dunes Hwy is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2023.

Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	33 E US HIGHWAY 12, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-0087
Owner Type	Company

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 10, 2023
Deed Sale	Jan 10, 2023
Prior Sale	Jan 10, 2023
Deed Document Number	2023592
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 3, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000591
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2021
Property Address	5501 E DUNES HWY, GARY, IN 46403
Document Number	0000004621
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2021
Instrument	2021-504621
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 26, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	33 E US HIGHWAY 12, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-0087

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
2022	$381.00	$10,700 Land $10,700	$10,700 Land $10,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5501 E Dunes Hwy 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

Wildfire risk around 5501 E Dunes Hwy is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect 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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250