575 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 575 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,662 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.158 acres (6,882 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$178,200 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,897 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Second Mortgage Jun 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0203-0022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0203-0022`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-05-406-018.000-004` `254402030022`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,662 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,398 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,662 sqft
Basement Area	736 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,882 sqft (0.158 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 55 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	575 TAFT ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46404-1318
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GARY LAND COS 5TH N.5 FT. L.19 BL.9 ALL L.20 BL.9
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND COS 5TH
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4026
Census Tract	10400

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of August 17, 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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	575 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1318
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 12, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Jun 13, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CENTIER BANK
May 12, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CENTIER BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 12, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022520024
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 29, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0000039902
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	575 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1318
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020026
Date	May 12, 2022
Instrument	2022-520026

Lender

Name	INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency
Address	GARY, IN 46404

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	575 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1318
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024413
Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	2022-524413

Lender

Name	CENTIER BANK
Type	Bank
Address	6448

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 12, 2022
Property Address	575 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1318
Document Number	0000020024
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 3
Instrument Date	May 5, 2022
Instrument	2022-520024
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	575 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-1318

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020025
Date	May 12, 2022
Instrument	2022-520025

Lender

Name	CENTIER BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

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
2025		$172,700 (+14.07%) Land $8,300 Building $164,400	$172,700 (+14.07%) Land $8,300 Building $164,400
2024	$1,897.00 (+88.19%)
2023		$151,400 (+80.24%) Land $8,600 Building $142,800	$151,400 (+80.24%) Land $8,600 Building $142,800
2022	$1,008.00 Homeowner's exemption	$84,000 Land $5,500 Building $78,500	$84,000 Land $5,500 Building $78,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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 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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