Lake County property record for 965 Matthews St, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0115-0017 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0115-0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 957 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 957 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 965 MATTHEWS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-2131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OAKLAND REALTY COS SUB. ALL L.17 BL.1 ALL L.18 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND REALTY COS SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
965 Matthews St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12827 S CARPENTER ST, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827-6512 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20196681 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 965 MATTHEWS ST, GARY, IN 46406-2131 |
| Document Number | 0000006681 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6681 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12827 S CARPENTER ST CALUMET PARK IL 608276512, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827-6512 |
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 | $47,400 Land $9,500 Building $37,900 | $47,400 Land $9,500 Building $37,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,182.00 | ||
| 2023 | $40,100 (+11.7%) Land $9,800 Building $30,300 | $40,100 (+11.7%) Land $9,800 Building $30,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,374.00 | $35,900 Land $6,600 Building $29,300 | $35,900 Land $6,600 Building $29,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 965 Matthews 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 965 Matthews St 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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