Lake County property record for 816 Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,456 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Transfer Jan 2019 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0017-0006 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0017-0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0017-0006 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254200170006 |
| Street Address | 816 COLFAX ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CALDWELL'S 8TH ADD. S. 20 FT. L.5 BL.8 ALL L.6 BL.8 N. 5 FT. L.7 BL.8 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALDWELLS ADD 08 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 816 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Correction Deed FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Correction Deed FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000001261 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033909 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 816 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000033909 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 816 COLFAX ST GARY IN 464061932, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 816 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000001261 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 809 WHEELER ST GARY IN 464061951, GARY, IN 46406-1951 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 816 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000005019 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5019 |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 809 WHEELER ST GARY IN 464061951, GARY, IN 46406-1951 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 816 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000005018 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5018 |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7770 BURR ST SCHERERVILLE IN 463753567, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-3567 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $66,300 (+19.68%) Land $8,900 Building $57,400 | $66,300 (+19.68%) Land $8,900 Building $57,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,456.00 (+12.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $55,400 (+9.49%) Land $9,500 Building $45,900 | $55,400 (+9.49%) Land $9,500 Building $45,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,299.00 | $50,600 Land $6,300 Building $44,300 | $50,600 Land $6,300 Building $44,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 210 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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