620 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 620 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,229 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,141 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-44-0142-0026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-44-0142-0026
Alternative APNs
  • 45-08-04-307-013.000-004
  • 254401420026

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,820 sqft Living Area
Basement Area825 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,229 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area520 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number001-25-44-0142-0026
Old Parcel Number254401420026
Street Address620 BUCHANAN ST
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46402-2135
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionRESUB. GARY LAND CO'S. 3RD SUB. N. 20 FT. L.29 BL.9 ALL L.30 BL.9
Legal SubdivisionGARY LAND CO
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract12800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lincoln Street Historic District
listed 2013 · 239 contributing resources · NRIS 13001012

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 6015, GARY, IN 46406-0015

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2006
Deed SaleMar 10, 2006
Prior SaleMar 10, 2006
Deed Document Number2006020392
Last Transfer DateJun 7, 2007
Transfer Doc0000046539
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$78,100 (+82.05%) Land $7,600 Building $70,500$78,100 (+82.05%) Land $7,600 Building $70,500
2024$1,141.00 (-47.27%)
2023$42,900 (+3.62%) Land $7,900 Building $35,000$42,900 (+3.62%) Land $7,900 Building $35,000
2022$2,164.00$41,400 Land $5,000 Building $36,400$41,400 Land $5,000 Building $36,400

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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