5875 Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 5875 Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	1,120 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.053 acres (2,352 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$59,660 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,955 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-42-0215-0001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-42-0215-0001`
Alternative APNs	`45-09-06-452-009.000-004` `254202150001`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,120 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Exterior Material	Concrete Block/Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	2,352 sqft (0.053 acres)
Lot Dimensions	147 ft deep x 16 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-42-0215-0001
Old Parcel Number	254202150001
Street Address	5875 MELTON RD
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46403-2965
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description	DUNES HY-WAY RLTY. CO'S 1ST SUB. BL.B LOT 1 EX. PT. IN R/W
Legal Subdivision	DUNES HWY REALTY CO
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2030
Census Tract	10207

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1642 PORT COVE DR, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9647
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 7, 2015
Deed Document Number	2021-009122
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2021
Property Address	5875 MELTON RD, GARY, IN 46403-2965
Document Number	0000009122
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 6
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2020
Instrument	2021-009122
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 8, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
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		$43,300 (-0.69%) Land $1,800 Building $41,500	$43,300 (-0.69%) Land $1,800 Building $41,500
2024	$1,955.00 (+39.34%)
2023		$43,600 (+10.66%) Land $1,800 Building $41,800	$43,600 (+10.66%) Land $1,800 Building $41,800
2022	$1,403.00	$39,400 Land $1,800 Building $37,600	$39,400 Land $1,800 Building $37,600

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

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	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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