Lake County property record for 5849 W 40th Pl, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,146 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,200 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,028 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0056-0082 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0056-0082 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 748 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,146 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-01-39-0056-0082 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 013900560082 |
| Street Address | 5849 W 40TH PL |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-1741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W. 102FT. OF W2.NW.1-4 S.25 T.36 R.9 0.187AC. |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 36 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
5849 W 40th Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5849 W 40TH PL, GARY, IN 46408-1741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000019130 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $78,600 Land $10,900 Building $67,700 | $78,600 Land $10,900 Building $67,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,028.00 | ||
| 2023 | $46,900 (+6.59%) Land $10,500 Building $36,400 | $46,900 (+6.59%) Land $10,500 Building $36,400 | |
| 2022 | $952.00 | $44,000 Land $7,700 Building $36,300 | $44,000 Land $7,700 Building $36,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5849 W 40th Pl 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 5849 W 40th Pl is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 145 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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