Lake County property record for 553 Ralston St, Gary, IN 46406 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 704 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $932 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0074-0015 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0074-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0074-0015 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254600740015 |
| Street Address | 553 RALSTON ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1556 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD. L.17 BL.7 N. 12 FT. OF L.18 BL.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BRUNSWICK ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-46-0074-0015
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 571 RALSTON ST, GARY, IN 46406-1556 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047105 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 553 RALSTON ST, GARY, IN 46406-1556 |
| Document Number | 0000047105 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 47105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 571 RALSTON ST GARY IN 464061556, GARY, IN 46406-1556 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 (+11.11%) Land $6,100 Building $30,900 | $37,000 (+11.11%) Land $6,100 Building $30,900 | |
| 2024 | $932.00 (-43.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $33,300 (+4.06%) Land $5,800 Building $27,500 | $33,300 (+4.06%) Land $5,800 Building $27,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,656.00 | $32,000 Land $3,700 Building $28,300 | $32,000 Land $3,700 Building $28,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 525 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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