Lake County property record for 2500 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,214 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,898 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-44-0226-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-44-0226-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,214 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-44-0226-0011 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254402260011 |
| Street Address | 2500 W 5TH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46404-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. GARY LAND CO'S 6TH SUB. E. 5 FT. L. 9 AND ALL. L. 10 & 11 BL. 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 10203 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Combs Addition Historic District listed 2014 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 14000805 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2500 W 5th Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 621 GERRY ST, GARY, IN 46406-1420 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014 015195 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2014 015195 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 2500 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404-1335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19620 LAKE LYNWOOD DR, LYNWOOD, IL 60411-1423 |
| Document Number | 0000034486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-534486 |
| Name | TECH CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CROWN POINT, IN 46307 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,900 Land $11,400 Building $131,500 | $142,900 Land $11,400 Building $131,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,898.00 | ||
| 2023 | $72,900 (+7.21%) Land $12,100 Building $60,800 | $72,900 (+7.21%) Land $12,100 Building $60,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,562.00 | $68,000 Land $7,200 Building $60,800 | $68,000 Land $7,200 Building $60,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2500 W 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 2500 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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