Lake County property record for 979 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 886 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $334 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0234-0041 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0234-0041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 886 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,718 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 886 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 946 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 886 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 979 ELLSWORTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2215 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | LAKE & LANES ADD. L.45 BL.3 L.46 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE & LANES ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 992 ELLSWORTH ST, GARY, IN 46404-2216 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202166756 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000066756 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,800 (-74.31%) Land $2,800 | $2,800 (-74.31%) Land $2,800 | |
| 2024 | $334.00 (-8.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,900 (-9.92%) Land $5,600 Building $5,300 | $10,900 (-9.92%) Land $5,600 Building $5,300 | |
| 2022 | $365.00 | $12,100 Land $6,600 Building $5,500 | $12,100 Land $6,600 Building $5,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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