588 Johnson St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 588 Johnson St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.143 acres (6,229 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$406,381 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill	$2,021 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2024 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0143-0019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0143-0019`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-301-015.000-004` `254401430019`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,172 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,224 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,138 sqft
Basement Area	1,052 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,229 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	588 JOHNSON ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46402-1717
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RESUB. GARY LAND COS 3RD SUB. N. 50 FT. L.18 BL.10
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND COS 3RD SUB
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	12800

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 19, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	588 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 3, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Sep 18, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 22, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 14, 2023	Deed, Transfer
Jul 14, 2023	Deed, Transfer
Dec 15, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 18, 2024
Deed Document Number	2025546864
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 15, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000024687
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 3, 2025
Property Address	588 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000046864
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2025
Instrument	2025-546864
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	UNKNOWN, MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	588 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717

Mortgage

Document Number	0000046865
Date	Dec 3, 2025
Instrument	2025-546865

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

September 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2024
Property Address	588 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000031404
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Sep 16, 2024
Instrument	2024-531404
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	410 BREAKWATER DR, FISHERS, IN 46037-3678

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Aug 22, 2023
Property Address	588 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000024687
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2023
Instrument	2023-024687
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5321 W 35TH AVE, GARY, IN 46408-1201

July 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2023
Property Address	588 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000022502
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2023
Instrument	2023-522502
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

July 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2023
Property Address	588 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000022502
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2023
Instrument	2023-522502
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	IN

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2021
Property Address	588 JOHNSON ST, GARY, IN 46402-1717
Document Number	0000042922
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-542922
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	5151 46TH AVE N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709-3805

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		$88,600 (+10.2%) Land $7,600 Building $81,000	$88,600 (+10.2%) Land $7,600 Building $81,000
2024	$2,021.00 (+1.3%)	$80,400 (+3.34%) Land $7,600 Building $72,800	$80,400 (+3.34%) Land $7,600 Building $72,800
2023		$77,800 (-0.13%) Land $7,900 Building $69,900	$77,800 (-0.13%) Land $7,900 Building $69,900
2022	$1,995.00 (-70.78%)	$77,900 Land $5,000 Building $72,900	$77,900 Land $5,000 Building $72,900
2021	$6,828.00

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 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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