Lake County property record for 6401 Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,080 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-40-0008-0007 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-40-0008-0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,352 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 15 ft deep x 230 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-40-0008-0007 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254000080007 |
| Street Address | 6401 MELTON RD |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT. S. U.S.20 W2. SW. S.5 T.36 R.7 .054AC. |
| Legal Range | 07 |
| Legal Township | 36 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 10207 |
The current owner of 6401 Melton Rd acquired it in November 2005.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 758, BEVERLY SHORES, IN 46301-0758 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000104458 |
| 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 | $40,200 Land $1,100 Building $39,100 | $40,200 Land $1,100 Building $39,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,080.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,300 (+515.25%) Land $1,100 Building $35,200 | $36,300 (+515.25%) Land $1,100 Building $35,200 | |
| 2022 | $230.00 | $5,900 Land $300 Building $5,600 | $5,900 Land $300 Building $5,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6401 Melton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 6401 Melton Rd 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 67% of the US · above 99.2% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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