Lake County property record for 557 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 4,137 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,155 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0203-0026 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0203-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,137 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,379 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,379 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,379 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 557 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND COS 5TH SUBDIV. ALL L.24 BL.9 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS 5TH SUB |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031616 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 557 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1318 |
| Document Number | 0000031616 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 3 1/2 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-531616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1318 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $130,600 (+37.62%) Land $6,600 Building $124,000 | $130,600 (+37.62%) Land $6,600 Building $124,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,155.00 (-1.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $94,900 (-1.96%) Land $6,300 Building $88,600 | $94,900 (-1.96%) Land $6,300 Building $88,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,170.00 (-56.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,800 Land $4,000 Building $92,800 | $96,800 Land $4,000 Building $92,800 |
| 2021 | $2,701.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 716 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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