657 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 657 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$827 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Sale Feb 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0124-0015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0124-0015`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-308-010.000-004` `254401240015`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,834 sqft Living Area
Attic Area	825 sqft
Basement Area	985 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1916
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	169 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-44-0124-0015
Old Parcel Number	254401240015
Street Address	657 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. ALL L. 15 BL.5 N. 5 FT. L.16 BL.5
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND CO
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	12800

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	657 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 15, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 3, 2023	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Feb 3, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 3, 2023
Deed Sale	Feb 3, 2023
Prior Sale	Feb 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023-503378
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2023
Property Address	657 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134
Document Number	0000034507
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2023
Instrument	2023-034507
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 26, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	657 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134

February 2023: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2023
Property Address	657 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134
Document Number	0000003378
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-503378
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	657 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2023
Property Address	657 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134
Document Number	0000003377
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-503377
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	657 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2134

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$99,500 (+15.7%) Land $6,000 Building $93,500	$99,500 (+15.7%) Land $6,000 Building $93,500
2024	$827.00 (-13.04%)
2023		$86,000 (-2.38%) Land $5,500 Building $80,500	$86,000 (-2.38%) Land $5,500 Building $80,500
2022	$951.00	$88,100 Land $3,500 Building $84,600	$88,100 Land $3,500 Building $84,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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