Lake County property record for 961 Willard St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $708 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0179-0021 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0179-0021 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,196 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Basement Area | 732 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,790 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 732 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 961 WILLARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY HEIGHTS L.21 BL.27 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-43-0179-0021
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 141 MATTESON ST, B, DYER, IN 46311-3100 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 07, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022515509 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000313 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 03, 2024 |
| Property Address | 961 WILLARD ST, GARY, IN 46404-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000000313 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 02, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-500313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 MATTESON ST STE B, B, DYER, IN 46311-3100 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 07, 2020 |
| Property Address | 961 WILLARD ST, GARY, IN 46404-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000051530 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 51530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 961 WILLARD ST GARY IN 464041721, GARY, IN 46404-1721 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,500 (+108.17%) Land $7,200 Building $46,300 | $53,500 (+108.17%) Land $7,200 Building $46,300 | |
| 2024 | $708.00 (-9.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $25,700 (-15.74%) Land $6,800 Building $18,900 | $25,700 (-15.74%) Land $6,800 Building $18,900 | |
| 2022 | $781.00 | $30,500 Land $3,600 Building $26,900 | $30,500 Land $3,600 Building $26,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 16, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 38 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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