Lake County property record for 840 E 53rd Ave, Gary, IN 46410 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,750 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (17,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,538 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0424-0054 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0424-0054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,611 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,375 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,375 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,990 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 840 E 53RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILLVILLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEORGIA HEIGHTS MANOR ALL L.54 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGIA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-43-0424-0054
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 E 53RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201017877 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011587 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 840 E 53RD AVE, GARY, IN 46410-1712 |
| Document Number | 0000011587 |
| Map Reference | MB 34 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-011587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 04, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 840 E 53RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1712 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,500 (+50.57%) Land $23,400 Building $173,100 | $196,500 (+50.57%) Land $23,400 Building $173,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,538.00 (+22.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $130,500 (+13.58%) Land $21,400 Building $109,100 | $130,500 (+13.58%) Land $21,400 Building $109,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,256.00 (-15.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,900 Land $20,400 Building $94,500 | $114,900 Land $20,400 Building $94,500 |
| 2021 | $1,488.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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