Lake County property record for 874 Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,661 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,348 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0017-0020 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0017-0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,661 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0017-0020 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254200170020 |
| Street Address | 874 COLFAX ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CALDWELL'S 8TH. ADD. L.20 BL.8 S. 15FT. L.19 BL.8 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALDWELLS ADD 08 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
874 Colfax St is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 563 KING ST, GARY, IN 46406-1354 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $62,000 Land $7,600 Building $54,400 | $62,000 Land $7,600 Building $54,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,348.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,100 (+8.49%) Land $7,600 Building $43,500 | $51,100 (+8.49%) Land $7,600 Building $43,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,137.00 | $47,100 Land $5,100 Building $42,000 | $47,100 Land $5,100 Building $42,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 874 Colfax St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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.
The area around 874 Colfax St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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