7874 Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 7874 Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403

Property Summary

Property TypeParking Lot
Detailsbuilt 1974
Lot Size1.53 acres (66,647 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,852,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$6,262 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale
Dec 2020 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN45-09-05-476-009.000-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN45-09-05-476-009.000-004

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Lot Area66,647 sqft (1.53 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address7874 MELTON RD
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46403
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Parking Lot
Legal DescriptionPT. OF SE.1/4 S.5 T.36 R.7 LYNG N. OF HWY 20 & S. OF RR (267.99X273.84X272.92X1 11.31X40.2X100FT.) 1.53AC
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group1
Census Block1035
Census Tract10207

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address826 KENDALL CT, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-2688
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 19, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO
Dec 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST MERCHANTS BK
Jun 15, 2018Grant Deed, Mortgage
INLAND BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 14, 2013
Deed Document Number20215020
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJan 19, 2021
Property Address7874 MELTON RD, GARY, IN 46403
Document Number0000005020
Instrument DateDec 16, 2020
Instrument5020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2021
Title CompanyGREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address826 KENDALL CT CROWN POINT IN 463072688, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-2688

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address7874 MELTON RD, GARY, IN 46403
Document Number0000005021
Instrument DateDec 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2021
Title CompanyGREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address7850-7980 MELTON RD GARY IN 464033110, GARY, IN 46403-3110

Mortgage

Document Number0000005021
DateJan 19, 2021
Instrument5021
Lender
NameFIRST MERCHANTS BK
TypeBank
AddressSCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJan 18, 2026
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

June 2018: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJun 15, 2018
Property Address7874 MELTON RD, GARY, IN 46403
Instrument DateJun 7, 2018
Instrument37500
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address10 S 450 MADISON ST BURR RIDGE IL 60525, BURR RIDGE, IL 60525

Mortgage

Document Number0000037500
DateJun 15, 2018
Instrument37500
Lender
NameINLAND BK&TR
TypeBank
Address2805 BUTTERFIELD RD # 200, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-1170
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$159,600 (-0.75%) Land $137,700 Building $21,900$159,600 (-0.75%) Land $137,700 Building $21,900
2024$6,262.00 (-37.7%)
2023$160,800 (-13.87%) Land $137,700 Building $23,100$160,800 (-13.87%) Land $137,700 Building $23,100
2022$10,051.00$186,700 Land $137,700 Building $49,000$186,700 Land $137,700 Building $49,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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