Lake County property record for 553 Chase St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $748 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0410-0016 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0410-0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0410-0016 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254704100016 |
| Street Address | 553 CHASE ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WAVERLY PARK L.16 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAVERLY PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10203 |
553 Chase St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2010.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 CHASE ST, GARY, IN 46404-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2010 035119 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 553 CHASE ST, GARY, IN 46404-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000036278 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 CHASE ST GARY IN 464041219, GARY, IN 46404-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000036278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36278 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 13, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $102,300 Land $8,200 Building $94,100 | $102,300 Land $8,200 Building $94,100 | |
| 2024 | $748.00 | ||
| 2023 | $61,200 (-0.81%) Land $8,300 Building $52,900 | $61,200 (-0.81%) Land $8,300 Building $52,900 | |
| 2022 | $690.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,700 Land $5,400 Building $56,300 | $61,700 Land $5,400 Building $56,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Chase 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 553 Chase 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.
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 157 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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