Lake County property record for 1706 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 15,960 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,375,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,425 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0177-0013 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0177-0013 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 15,960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1706 W 5TH AVE |
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| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1583 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND COS 4TH ADD. ALL OF LOTS 10 & 11 BL.23 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND COS 4TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Fifth Avenue Apartments Historic District listed 1984 · 41 contributing resources · NRIS 84001076 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1706 W 5th Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2020.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 295 E 61ST AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-3014 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GARY NSA 1 & 2 HOUSING LLC |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CENTIER BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202033466 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1706 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-1583 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000073803 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-073803 |
| Name | GARY NSA 1 & 2 HOUSING LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1706 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-1583 |
| Document Number | 0000033466 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 033466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 295 E 61ST AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-3014 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000033467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 033467 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $212,400 Land $8,400 Building $204,000 | $212,400 Land $8,400 Building $204,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,425.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,000 (-3.53%) Land $8,400 Building $199,600 | $208,000 (-3.53%) Land $8,400 Building $199,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,524.00 | $215,600 Land $8,400 Building $207,200 | $215,600 Land $8,400 Building $207,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1706 W 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 1706 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 543 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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