Lake County property record for 859 Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,608 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0271-0032 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0271-0032 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 475 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 275 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0271-0032 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254202710032 |
| Street Address | 859 COLFAX ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | R. L. MILLERS RESUB. BLK. 5 EAST HYDE PARK ADD. L.32 BL.5 ALL L.33 BL.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | R L MILLERS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage TRACY E HILL ETAL |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-524415 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1931 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-020924 |
| Name | TRACY E HILL ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1931 |
| Document Number | 0000024415 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-524415 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1931 |
| Document Number | 0000024416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-524416 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1931 |
| Document Number | 0000037105 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-537105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2929 JEWELL AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1931 |
| Document Number | 0000030676 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-530676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 859 COLFAX ST, GARY, IN 46406-1931 |
| Document Number | 0000027371 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-527371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3196 PULASKI ST, HOBART, IN 46342-1127 |
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 | $164,300 (+167.59%) Land $9,300 Building $155,000 | $164,300 (+167.59%) Land $9,300 Building $155,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,608.00 (+599.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $61,400 (+582.22%) Land $9,700 Building $51,700 | $61,400 (+582.22%) Land $9,700 Building $51,700 | |
| 2022 | $230.00 (-72.29%) | $9,000 Land $6,500 Building $2,500 | $9,000 Land $6,500 Building $2,500 |
| 2021 | $830.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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