Lake County property record for 1720 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 24,036 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0177-0010 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0177-0010 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 41 Units |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 24,036 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Fence | Fence |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 001-25-44-0177-0010 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254401770010 |
| Street Address | 1720 W 5TH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1595 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | GARY LAND CO'S 4TH SUB. ALL LOTS 8 & 9 BL.23 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 9 |
| 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.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 504 BROADWAY, GARY, IN 46402-1927 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 1983 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 1983 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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