728 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 728 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,502 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,619 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,369 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Transfer Dec 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0139-0024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0139-0024`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-353-017.000-004` `254401390024`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,502 sqft Living Area
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,176 sqft
Basement Area	1,326 sqft
Family Room	Family Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,619 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	588 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Above-Ground Pool
Pool Area	452 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-44-0139-0024
Old Parcel Number	254401390024
Street Address	728 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46402-2108
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RESUB. GARY LAND CO'S. 3RD SUB. N2. L.32 BL.6 ALL L.33 BL.6
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND CO
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	32
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	12800

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	728 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2108
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 29, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 13, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Prior Sale	Dec 13, 2022
Last Transfer Date	Dec 29, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000042639
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2022
Property Address	728 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2108
Document Number	0000042639
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Dec 5, 2022
Instrument	2022-042639
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	728 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2108

December 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Dec 13, 2022
Property Address	728 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2108
Document Number	0000040988
Instrument Date	Dec 5, 2022
Instrument	2022-040988
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 21, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

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		$137,200 (+23.38%) Land $7,300 Building $129,900	$137,200 (+23.38%) Land $7,300 Building $129,900
2024	$1,369.00 (-31.92%)
2023		$111,200 (-2.28%) Land $7,100 Building $104,100	$111,200 (-2.28%) Land $7,100 Building $104,100
2022	$2,011.00 Homeowner's exemption	$113,800 Land $4,500 Building $109,300	$113,800 Land $4,500 Building $109,300

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 473 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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