Lake County property record for 856 Wheeler St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,341 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0016-0016 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0016-0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,035 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 510 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0016-0016 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254200160016 |
| Street Address | 856 WHEELER ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CALDWELL'S 8TH ADD. BL.7 S.1/2 LOT 16 ALL LOTS 17 & 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALDWELLS ADD 08 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| 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 | 812 WHEELER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1952 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000075049 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022841 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 856 WHEELER ST, GARY, IN 46406-1952 |
| Document Number | 0000022841 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 812 WHEELER ST GARY IN 464061952, GARY, IN 46406-1952 |
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 | $57,800 (+16.77%) Land $11,000 Building $46,800 | $57,800 (+16.77%) Land $11,000 Building $46,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,341.00 (+17.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $49,500 (+11.74%) Land $11,800 Building $37,700 | $49,500 (+11.74%) Land $11,800 Building $37,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,142.00 | $44,300 Land $7,900 Building $36,400 | $44,300 Land $7,900 Building $36,400 |
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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