Lake County property record for 623 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,346 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0124-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0124-0005 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 957 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 957 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0124-0005 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254401240005 |
| Street Address | 623 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-2134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S. 2ND SUB. S. 20 FT. L.6 BL.5 ALL L.7 BL.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 12800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lincoln Street Historic District listed 2013 · 239 contributing resources · NRIS 13001012 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
623 Buchanan St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 623 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000063037 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 623 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134 |
| Document Number | 0000063037 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 63037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2204 STRATTON LN #11103 ARLINGTON TX 76006, 11103, ARLINGTON, TX 76006 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,000 Land $7,600 Building $117,400 | $125,000 Land $7,600 Building $117,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,346.00 | ||
| 2023 | $106,900 (-1.57%) Land $7,900 Building $99,000 | $106,900 (-1.57%) Land $7,900 Building $99,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,335.00 Homeowner's exemption | $108,600 Land $5,000 Building $103,600 | $108,600 Land $5,000 Building $103,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 623 Buchanan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 623 Buchanan St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 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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