Lake County property record for 961 Baker St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $589 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0182-0023 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0182-0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,904 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 712 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,790 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 475 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 961 BAKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY HEIGHTS L.23 BL.30 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
961 Baker St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 961 BAKER ST, GARY, IN 46404-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 202165184 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 961 BAKER ST, GARY, IN 46404-1625 |
| Document Number | 0000021069 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202621069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 961 BAKER ST, GARY, IN 46404-1625 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $101,500 Land $7,200 Building $94,300 | $101,500 Land $7,200 Building $94,300 | |
| 2024 | $589.00 | ||
| 2023 | $37,700 (+7.71%) Land $6,800 Building $30,900 | $37,700 (+7.71%) Land $6,800 Building $30,900 | |
| 2022 | $626.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,000 Land $3,600 Building $31,400 | $35,000 Land $3,600 Building $31,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 961 Baker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims 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 | 4 (2008–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 961 Baker 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 |
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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 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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