Lake County property record for 640 Dekalb St, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $159 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0080-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0080-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-41-0080-0001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254100800001 |
| Street Address | 640 DEKALB ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-2817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | CHAS. A. BLANKS SUB. EX. S.4L67' OF E. 111' L.1 BL.7 NW'LY'44.98X12X26.5X12.75 F T. OF L.2 BL.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES A BLANKS SUBDIVISION AT MILLER |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10207 |
The current owner of 640 Dekalb St acquired it in May 2007.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 640 DEKALB ST, GARY, IN 46403-2817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007 037637 |
| 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 | $3,700 Land $3,700 | $3,700 Land $3,700 | |
| 2024 | $159.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,700 (-) Land $3,700 | $3,700 (-) Land $3,700 | |
| 2022 | $434.00 | $3,700 Land $3,700 | $3,700 Land $3,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 640 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 640 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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