Lake County property record for 638 Dekalb St, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,026 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0075-0004 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0075-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Restrictions |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 638 DEKALB ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
| Legal Description | CHAS. A. BLANKS SUB. L.4 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAS. A. BLANKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10207 |
638 Dekalb St, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 504 BROADWAY, 200, GARY, IN 46402-1945 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202431828 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 638 DEKALB ST, GARY, IN 46403 |
| Document Number | 0000031828 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-031828 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 504 BROADWAY STE 200, 200, GARY, IN 46402-1945 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,026.00 | $6,500 (-) Land $6,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,500 (-7.14%) Land $6,500 | $6,500 (-7.14%) Land $6,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,250.00 | $7,000 Land $7,000 | $7,000 Land $7,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 638 Dekalb 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.
Wildfire risk around 638 Dekalb St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 450 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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