678 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 678 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 2,820 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,492 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,695 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0142-0013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0142-0013`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-307-020.000-004` `254401420013`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,820 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,230 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,820 sqft
Basement Area	1,410 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	678 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46402-2135
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RESUB. GARY LAND COS 3RD SUB. ALL L. 16 & L.17 BL.9
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND COS 3RD SUB
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
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 December 29, 2025

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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	678 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 7, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
Jun 20, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
Dec 14, 2023	Re-recorded Document
Apr 27, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer PETER VERLEE IRA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 14, 2023
Deed Sale	Dec 14, 2023
Prior Sale	Jun 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023541078
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 10, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000071407
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jun 7, 2023
Property Address	678 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135
Document Number	0000017565
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2023
Instrument	2023-517565
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	678 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017566
Date	Jun 7, 2023
Instrument	2023-517566

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jun 20, 2023
Property Address	678 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135
Document Number	0000019117
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2023
Instrument	2023-519117
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	678 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019118
Date	Jun 20, 2023
Instrument	2023-519118

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

December 2023: Re-recorded Document

Document Type	Re-recorded Document
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2023
Property Address	678 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135
Document Number	0000041078
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2023
Instrument	2023-541078
Record Updated	Dec 26, 2023

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	678 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2021
Property Address	678 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2135
Document Number	0000005924
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2021
Instrument	2021-505924
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 10665, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46411-0665
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008256
Date	May 13, 2021
Instrument	2021-508256

Lender

Name	PETER VERLEE IRA
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	HOUSTON, TX 77084

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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		$212,600 (+56.32%) Land $8,700 Building $203,900	$212,600 (+56.32%) Land $8,700 Building $203,900
2024	$1,695.00 (-33.5%)
2023		$136,000 (+36.68%) Land $9,400 Building $126,600	$136,000 (+36.68%) Land $9,400 Building $126,600
2022	$2,549.00 (-10.56%)	$99,500 Land $6,000 Building $93,500	$99,500 Land $6,000 Building $93,500
2021	$2,850.00

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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