88 S Hancock, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 88 S Hancock, Gary, IN 46403

Property Summary

Property Type	City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt)
Lot Size	0.071 acres (3,136 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$30 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Sale Apr 2023 Foreclosure + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-42-0045-0024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-42-0045-0024`
Alternative APNs	`45-05-31-459-034.000-004` `254200450024`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,136 sqft (0.071 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-42-0045-0024
Old Parcel Number	254200450024
Street Address	88 S HANCOCK
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46403
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt)
Legal Description	2ND ADD. CALUMET CITY L.24 BL.5
Legal Subdivision	2ND ADD CALUMET CITY
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	10206

Owner

88 S Hancock, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2026 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	601 RIVERFRONT DR, OMAHA, NE 68102-4226
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 2, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO
Apr 12, 2023	Public Action, Foreclosure
Mar 23, 2023	Public Action, Foreclosure
Jan 30, 2023	Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 2, 2026
Deed Sale	Feb 2, 2026
Prior Sale	Apr 12, 2023
Deed Document Number	2026-504260
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Feb 2, 2026
Property Address	88 S HANCOCK, GARY, IN 46403
Document Number	0000004260
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 40
Instrument Date	Jan 30, 2026
Instrument	2026-504260
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	401 BROADWAY, GARY, IN 46402-1232

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 RIVERFRONT DR, OMAHA, NE 68102-4226

April 2023: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2023
Property Address	88 S HANCOCK, GARY, IN 46403
Document Number	0000010372
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 40
Instrument Date	Mar 29, 2023
Instrument	2023-010372
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2023: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Mar 23, 2023
Property Address	88 S HANCOCK, GARY, IN 46403
Document Number	0000008980
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 40
Instrument Date	Mar 22, 2023
Instrument	2023-008980
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	504 BROADWAY STE 200, 200, GARY, IN 46402-1945

January 2023: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jan 30, 2023
Property Address	88 S HANCOCK, GARY, IN 46403
Document Number	0000004313
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 40
Instrument Date	Nov 3, 2022
Instrument	2023-004313
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	504 BROADWAY STE 200, 200, GARY, IN 46402-1945

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2024	$30.00 Additional exemption filed
2023		$1,000 (-) Land $1,000	$1,000 (-) Land $1,000
2022	$323.00 (+243.62%)	$1,000 Land $1,000	$1,000 Land $1,000
2021	$94.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 88 S Hancock 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

Wildfire risk around 88 S Hancock is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon.

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