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1020 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1020 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details8,376 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,704 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$322,525 (Mar 2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Oct 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-44-0095-0004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-44-0095-0004
Alternative APNs
  • 45-08-04-182-032.000-004
  • 254400950004

Interior

Units7 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area8,376 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area8,376 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area4,704 sqft (0.108 acres)
Patio Area408 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1020 W 5TH AVE
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46402-1732
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionGARY LAND COS. 1ST SUBDIV. E2. L.4 BL.95 ALL L.5 BL.95
Legal SubdivisionGARY LAND COS. 1ST SUB
Legal Block95
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract12800

Owner

1020 W 5th Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.

Source: Lake County records, as of March 12, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1020 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46402-1732
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 3, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
Oct 18, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 3, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 3, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 18, 2023
Deed Document Number2026508538
Prior Transfer DateAug 21, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000034340
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMar 3, 2026
Property Address1020 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46402-1732
Document Number0000008538
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 15
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2026
Instrument2026-508538
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1020 STEVENSON ST, GARY, IN 46406-1950

Mortgage

Document Number0000008539
DateMar 3, 2026
Instrument2026-508539
Lender
NameVELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateOct 18, 2023
Property Address1020 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46402-1732
Document Number0000034340
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 15
Instrument DateAug 21, 2023
Instrument2023-534340
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 26, 2023
Title CompanyNEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1020 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46402-1732

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$127,300 Land $9,300 Building $118,000$127,300 Land $9,300 Building $118,000
2023$130,000 (-3.2%) Land $12,800 Building $117,200$130,000 (-3.2%) Land $12,800 Building $117,200
2022Additional exemption filed$134,300 Land $12,400 Building $121,900$134,300 Land $12,400 Building $121,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1020 W 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1020 W 5th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 543 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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