Lake County property record for 5840 W 45th Ave, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $86,483 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $820 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0046-0015 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0046-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5840 W 45TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-3434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT. SW.1/4 SW.1/4 S.25 T.36 R.9 EX. S.45FT IN R/W 0.39AC |
| Legal Range | 9W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
5840 W 45th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5840 W 45TH AVE, GARY, IN 46408-3434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025504281 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004281 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5840 W 45TH AVE, GARY, IN 46408-3434 |
| Document Number | 0000045982 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-045982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Redemption Amount |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2293 N MAIN ST, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-1854 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Unified School District | Lake Ridge Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,500 Land $20,300 Building $75,200 | $95,500 Land $20,300 Building $75,200 | |
| 2024 | $820.00 | ||
| 2023 | $82,300 (+0.24%) Land $18,800 Building $63,500 | $82,300 (+0.24%) Land $18,800 Building $63,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,145.00 | $82,100 Land $14,800 Building $67,300 | $82,100 Land $14,800 Building $67,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5840 W 45th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1999 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5840 W 45th Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | GRIFFITH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 16,893 people · EPA ID IN5245019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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