Lake County property record for 5214 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46406
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,311 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $860 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0317-0038 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0317-0038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,311 sqft (0.076 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Wet |
| Account Number | 001-25-43-0317-0038 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254303170038 |
| Street Address | 5214 W 5TH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46406-1562 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | GRAND CALUMET ADD. L.38 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND CALUMET ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4082 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
The current owner of 5214 W 5th Ave acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 123, SKOKIE, IL 60076-0123 |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000084570 |
| 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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,100 Land $1,100 | $1,100 Land $1,100 | |
| 2024 | $860.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,100 (-) Land $1,100 | $1,100 (-) Land $1,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,712.00 | $1,100 Land $1,100 | $1,100 Land $1,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5214 W 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 Claims | 2 (2019–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5214 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 |
|---|
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 518 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: T-Mobile.
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