Lake County property record for 709 Matthews St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 640 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,079 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Feb 2024 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0176-0048 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0176-0048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 640 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,746 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 709 MATTHEWS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1652 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | VAN LIEW & FUNKEY 1ST SUB. ALL L.48 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN LIEW & FUNKEY 1ST SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
709 Matthews St, recreational vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 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 File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 CHASE ST, GARY, IN 46404-2053 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 20246261 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 709 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1652 |
| Document Number | 0000006261 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-006261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2319 TENNESSEE ST, GARY, IN 46407-3249 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 959 CHASE ST, GARY, IN 46404-2053 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 709 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-1652 |
| Document Number | 0000005488 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-005488 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2319 TENNESSEE ST, GARY, IN 46407-3249 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,700 Land $1,700 | $1,700 Land $1,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,079.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,100 (+57.69%) Land $4,100 | $4,100 (+57.69%) Land $4,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,253.00 | $2,600 Land $2,600 | $2,600 Land $2,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Matthews 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.
The area around 709 Matthews St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 518 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: T-Mobile.
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