Lake County property record for 840 Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,498 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0017-0053 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0017-0053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,140 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0017-0053 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254200170053 |
| Street Address | 840 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.20FT. L.11 BL.8 N.21FT. L.12 BL.8 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALDWELLS 08 ADD/GARY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| 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 | 840 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 840 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000515394 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026515394 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000515394, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026515394 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $61,400 (+10.04%) Land $8,200 Building $53,200 | $61,400 (+10.04%) Land $8,200 Building $53,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,498.00 (-43.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $55,800 (+8.14%) Land $8,000 Building $47,800 | $55,800 (+8.14%) Land $8,000 Building $47,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,657.00 | $51,600 Land $5,400 Building $46,200 | $51,600 Land $5,400 Building $46,200 |
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 |
|---|
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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