Lake County property record for 988 Taft St, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,487 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,388 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0232-0002 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0232-0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,038 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 922 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,487 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-45-0232-0002 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254502320002 |
| Street Address | 988 TAFT ST |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-2266 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAKE & LANES'S ADD. ALL OF LOT 2 BL.1 N. 2 FT. OF LOT 3 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE & LANESS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 988 TAFT ST, GARY, IN 46404-2266 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1974 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1974 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $75,300 (+42.88%) Land $4,900 Building $70,400 | $75,300 (+42.88%) Land $4,900 Building $70,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,388.00 (-2.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $52,700 (-4.87%) Land $3,900 Building $48,800 | $52,700 (-4.87%) Land $3,900 Building $48,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,419.00 | $55,400 Land $4,600 Building $50,800 | $55,400 Land $4,600 Building $50,800 |
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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 394 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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