Lake County property record for 971 Baker St, Gary, IN 46404 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,706 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $31,300 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,124 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0182-0026 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0182-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 708 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,706 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 971 BAKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY HEIGHTS S1/2 L.25 BL.30 ALL L.26 BL.30 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-43-0182-0026
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 BAKER ST, GARY, IN 46404-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201068979 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036526 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 971 BAKER ST, GARY, IN 46404-1625 |
| Document Number | 0000036526 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-036526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 02, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 971 BAKER ST, GARY, IN 46404-1625 |
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 | $87,900 (+108.29%) Land $9,700 Building $78,200 | $87,900 (+108.29%) Land $9,700 Building $78,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,124.00 (+15.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $42,200 (+12.83%) Land $10,100 Building $32,100 | $42,200 (+12.83%) Land $10,100 Building $32,100 | |
| 2022 | $971.00 | $37,400 Land $5,400 Building $32,000 | $37,400 Land $5,400 Building $32,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 180890110002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2008–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 522 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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