749 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 749 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,619 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$232,750 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,150 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Mortgage Sep 2025 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0122-0012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0122-0012`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-354-008.000-004` `254401220012`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,220 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,440 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,110 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,110 sqft
Basement Area	1,110 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1916
Effective Year Built	Effective 1916
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,619 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 45 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	749 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46402-2107
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GARY LAND COS 2ND SUB. S2. L.12 BL.3 ALL L.13 BL.3
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND COS 2ND SUB
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2019
Census Tract	12800

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 31, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	749 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2107
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 20, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Sep 24, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
May 29, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 20, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 20, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 24, 2025
Deed Document Number	2026511028
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 17, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	2012055636
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2026
Property Address	749 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2107
Document Number	0000011028
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Mar 18, 2026
Instrument	2026-511028
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 31, 2026
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	749 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2107

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011029
Date	Mar 20, 2026
Instrument	2026-511029

Lender

Name	NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

September 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 24, 2025
Property Address	749 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2107
Document Number	0000036521
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2025
Instrument	2025-536521
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	749 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2107

May 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 29, 2024
Property Address	749 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2107
Document Number	0000017077
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	May 24, 2024
Instrument	2024-517077
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	749 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2107

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		$60,600 (+250.29%) Land $7,300 Building $53,300	$60,600 (+250.29%) Land $7,300 Building $53,300
2024	$2,150.00 (-60.59%)	$17,300 (-77.96%) Land $7,300 Building $10,000	$17,300 (-77.96%) Land $7,300 Building $10,000
2023		$78,500 (-0.63%) Land $7,100 Building $71,400	$78,500 (-0.63%) Land $7,100 Building $71,400
2022	$5,455.00	$79,000 Land $4,500 Building $74,500	$79,000 Land $4,500 Building $74,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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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