Lake County property record for 861 Rhode Island St, Gary, IN 46402
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,730 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0021-0015 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0021-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,746 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0021-0015 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254400210015 |
| Street Address | 861 RHODE ISLAND ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46402-2717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.16 BL.21 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
861 Rhode Island St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1030 W 63RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-2941 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033208 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 861 RHODE ISLAND ST, GARY, IN 46402-2717 |
| Document Number | 0000033208 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-033208 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 W 63RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-2941 |
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 | $1,700 (-) Land $1,700 | $1,700 (-) Land $1,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,730.00 | $1,700 (-57.5%) Land $1,700 | $1,700 (-57.5%) Land $1,700 |
| 2023 | $4,000 (-48.05%) Land $4,000 | $4,000 (-48.05%) Land $4,000 | |
| 2022 | $8,408.00 | $7,700 Land $3,700 Building $4,000 | $7,700 Land $3,700 Building $4,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 861 Rhode Island St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 861 Rhode Island St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 259 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 |
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