825 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 825 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,746 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$184,240 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill	$630 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Mortgage Feb 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0120-0007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0120-0007`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-04-358-005.000-004` `254401200007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,610 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,530 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,610 sqft
Basement Area	920 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,746 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 30 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	825 BUCHANAN ST
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46402-2109
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GARY LAND COS. 2ND SUB. ALL L.7 BL.1
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND COS. 2ND SUB
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	12800

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of May 7, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	825 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2109
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 28, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Feb 3, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Oct 2, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO
Oct 2, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO
Nov 27, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 2, 2023
Deed Document Number	2025503782
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 21, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	2005112096
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2026
Property Address	825 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2109
Document Number	0000517100
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2026
Instrument	2026517100
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	GUARANTEE TITLE, GUARANTEED RATE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	825 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2109

Mortgage

Document Number	0000517100,
Date	Apr 28, 2026
Instrument	2026517100

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.38%
Max Rate	-1%

February 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2025
Property Address	825 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2109
Document Number	0000003782
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2025
Instrument	2025-503782
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	825 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2109

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003783
Date	Feb 3, 2025
Instrument	2025-503783

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2055

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2023
Property Address	825 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2109
Document Number	0000032150
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2023
Instrument	2023-532150
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023
Title Company	GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6321 DEMPSTER ST # 263, 263, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2848

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2023
Property Address	825 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2109
Document Number	0000032150
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 16
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2023
Instrument	2023-532150
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6321 DEMPSTER ST # 263, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2848
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Nov 27, 2017
Property Address	825 BUCHANAN ST, GARY, IN 46402-2109
Document Number	0000079796
Instrument Date	Nov 16, 2017
Instrument	79796
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2020
Title Company	MERIDIAN 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	825 BUCHANAN ST GARY IN 464022109, GARY, IN 46402-2109

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		$122,200 (+112.15%) Land $5,300 Building $116,900	$122,200 (+112.15%) Land $5,300 Building $116,900
2024	$630.00 (+8.06%)	$57,600 (+13.61%) Land $5,300 Building $52,300	$57,600 (+13.61%) Land $5,300 Building $52,300
2023		$50,700 (-0.39%) Land $4,700 Building $46,000	$50,700 (-0.39%) Land $4,700 Building $46,000
2022	$583.00 (-49.08%) Homeowner's exemption	$50,900 Land $3,000 Building $47,900	$50,900 Land $3,000 Building $47,900
2021	$1,145.00

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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