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2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 — Sold $185,000 by Betty Richmond
2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404
Another pre-probate listing closed by Betty Richmond in Lake County, IN. Good work.
2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404
Final sold price
SOLD$185,000
What sold at 2221 Garfield St, and for how much?
2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 sold for $185,000 on May 22, 2026. The listing was handled by Betty Richmond of Umbrella Real Estate LLC. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,040 sq ft, built in 1961. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Lake County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $185,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,040 sq ft |
| Year built | 1961 |
| County | Lake County, IN |
| Listing agent | Betty Richmond, Umbrella Real Estate LLC |
| APN | 45-08-17-231-005.000-004 |
| MLS # | 833823 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Lake County, Indiana from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 2221 Garfield St, Gary IN 46404
Property profile
- Address
- 2221 Garfield St
- City / state / ZIP
- Gary, IN, 46404
- County
- Lake County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1961
- APN
- 45-08-17-231-005.000-004
Mailing address
4740 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46408
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 05/22/2026
- Assessed value
- $102,800
- MLS #
- 833823
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$178Calculated from a 1,040 sq ft building and $185,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value180%Sold price was 180% of the $102,800 county-assessed value.
- Building-to-lot ratio17%Building footprint covers about 17% of the 6,229 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Pre-probate sales rarely move quickly, but Betty Richmond of Umbrella Real Estate LLC and @properties/Christie's Intl RE got 2221 Garfield St, Gary IN 46404 in Gary closed cleanly. @properties/Christie's Intl RE stepped in as the buyer and the family walked away with the certainty they came in looking for. The home closed at $185,000. Sales like this are why we keep the LeadCruncher pre-probate data fresh, so the right agent reaches the right family at the right time.
- Betty Richmond, Umbrella Real Estate LLC
- @properties/Christie's Intl RE
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 sell for?
2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 sold for $185,000 on 05/22/2026.
When did 2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 sell?
The transfer of 2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 was recorded on in Lake County, IN.
Who sold 2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404?
2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 was listed by Betty Richmond, Umbrella Real Estate LLC.
Who represented the buyer of 2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404?
The buyer of 2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 was represented by @properties/Christie's Intl RE.
What kind of property is 2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404?
2221 Garfield St, Gary, IN 46404 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1961.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Gary?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Lake County, Indiana from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Independent sources for anything on this page. The Lake County, Indiana recorder is the system of record for the deed; the links below explain the pre-probate process around it.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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