2131 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46404 Property Records

Lake County property record for 2131 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,546 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.194 acres (8,494 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$942 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-25-44-0170-0001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-25-44-0170-0001`
Alternative APNs	`45-08-05-407-001.000-004` `254401700001`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,546 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,273 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,494 sqft (0.194 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 68 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-25-44-0170-0001
Old Parcel Number	254401700001
Street Address	2131 W 5TH AVE
City	GARY
State	IN
Zip	46404-1326
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GARY LAND CO'S. 4TH SUB. L.1 B.16 W. 22 1/2 FT. OF L.2 BL.16
Legal Subdivision	GARY LAND CO
Legal Block	16
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4018
Census Tract	10400

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	2131 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-1326
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 17, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000005780
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Feb 17, 2023
Property Address	2131 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-1326
Document Number	0000005780
Map Reference	MB 14 PG 15
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2023
Instrument	2023-005780
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2131 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-1326

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Gary City
Unified School District	Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$159,200 (+103.06%) Land $12,900 Building $146,300	$159,200 (+103.06%) Land $12,900 Building $146,300
2024	$942.00 (+14.6%)
2023		$78,400 (+7.1%) Land $13,500 Building $64,900	$78,400 (+7.1%) Land $13,500 Building $64,900
2022	$822.00 (-41.95%) Homeowner's exemption	$73,200 Land $8,000 Building $65,200	$73,200 Land $8,000 Building $65,200
2021	$1,416.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 716 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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