Lake County property record for 5949 W 40th Pl, Gary, IN 46408
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,041 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $576 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0056-0050 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0056-0050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,041 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Masonry |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-01-39-0056-0050 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 013900560050 |
| Street Address | 5949 W 40TH PL |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46408-1743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | PT. S2 SW. NW. S. 25 T.36 R.9 '223.5X66FT. EX.N.15FT. .32 A. |
| 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 |
5949 W 40th Pl, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6100 S NARRAGANSETT AVE, BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638-4212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004341 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5949 W 40TH PL, GARY, IN 46408-1743 |
| Document Number | 0000004341 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-004341 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6100 S NARRAGANSETT AVE, BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638-4212 |
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 | $15,100 Land $15,100 | $15,100 Land $15,100 | |
| 2024 | $576.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,500 (+36.79%) Land $14,500 | $14,500 (+36.79%) Land $14,500 | |
| 2022 | $333.00 | $10,600 Land $10,600 | $10,600 Land $10,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5949 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 5949 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 492 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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