Lake County property record for 838 Buchanan St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,850 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,144 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,091 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0136-0018 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0136-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,275 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,144 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 478 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 478 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 BUCHANAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-2110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. GARY LAND COS. 3RD SUB. N. 27 FT. L.14 BL.3 ALL L.15 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS. 3RD SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 12800 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9800 CONNECTICUT DR, B2-900, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-7840 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016738 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $65,600 (+60.39%) Land $8,400 Building $57,200 | $65,600 (+60.39%) Land $8,400 Building $57,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,091.00 (+8.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $40,900 (+4.34%) Land $9,000 Building $31,900 | $40,900 (+4.34%) Land $9,000 Building $31,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,004.00 | $39,200 Land $5,700 Building $33,500 | $39,200 Land $5,700 Building $33,500 |
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
| 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.
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.
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 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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