Lake County property record for 636 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,711 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,500 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0142-0021 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0142-0021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,711 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,471 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0142-0021 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254401420021 |
| Street Address | 636 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-2135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. GARY LAND CO'S. 3RD SUB. N2. L.24 BL.9 ALL L.25 & L.26 BL.9 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| 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.
636 Buchanan St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2007.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 636 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 2007001444 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $161,000 Land $10,100 Building $150,900 | $161,000 Land $10,100 Building $150,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,500.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,100 (-1.21%) Land $10,600 Building $120,500 | $131,100 (-1.21%) Land $10,600 Building $120,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,440.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,700 Land $6,800 Building $125,900 | $132,700 Land $6,800 Building $125,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 636 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 636 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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