561 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 561 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size	0.123 acres (5,358 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$46,666 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,210 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0126-0021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0126-0021`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-304-009.000-004` `254401260021`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,456 sqft Living Area
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	728 sqft
Basement Area	728 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1919
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,358 sqft (0.123 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 43 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	492 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-44-0126-0021
Old Parcel Number	254401260021
Street Address	561 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46402-1714
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GARY LAND CO'S. 2ND SUB. N. 17 FT. L.29 BL.7 S. 26 FT. L.30 BL.7
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND CO
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1020
Census Tract	12800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Lincoln Street Historic District listed 2013 · 239 contributing resources · NRIS 13001012

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

561 Buchanan St is held in a trust since June 2021.

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	555 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-1704
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage US BANK NA
Jun 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 1, 2021	Re-recorded Document

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 22, 2008
Deed Document Number	2021-514587
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	561 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-1714
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032768
Date	Oct 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-532768

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2021
Property Address	561 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-1714
Document Number	0000014587
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-514587
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	35640 FREMONT BLVD # 430, 430, FREMONT, CA 94536-3420

July 2021: Re-recorded Document

Document Type	Re-recorded Document
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2021
Property Address	561 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-1714
Document Number	0000016187
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-516187
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	35640 FREMONT BLVD # 430, 430, FREMONT, CA 94536-3420
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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
2025		$95,600 Land $6,900 Building $88,700	$95,600 Land $6,900 Building $88,700
2024	$2,210.00
2023		$85,300 (-1.16%) Land $6,800 Building $78,500	$85,300 (-1.16%) Land $6,800 Building $78,500
2022	$2,211.00	$86,300 Land $4,300 Building $82,000	$86,300 Land $4,300 Building $82,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 561 Buchanan 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.

Wildfire

The area around 561 Buchanan 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.

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 543 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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