Lake County property record for 5720 Birch Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,600 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0162-0016 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0162-0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,746 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-45-0162-0016 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254501620016 |
| Street Address | 5720 BIRCH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON-KENNEDY ESTATES 5TH SUBDIV. L. 14 BL. 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON-KENNEDY ESTATES 5TH SU |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
5720 Birch Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2012.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6212 US HIGHWAY 6, PORTAGE, IN 46368-5057 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012 078455 |
| 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 | $137,400 Land $16,600 Building $120,800 | $137,400 Land $16,600 Building $120,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,600.00 | ||
| 2023 | $97,500 (-15.58%) Land $14,700 Building $82,800 | $97,500 (-15.58%) Land $14,700 Building $82,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,959.00 | $115,500 Land $5,000 Building $110,500 | $115,500 Land $5,000 Building $110,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5720 Birch 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.
Wildfire risk around 5720 Birch Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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