5925 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 5925 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,082 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$270,680 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$1,736 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Construction Loan
Jul 2026 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-45-0153-0016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-45-0153-0016
Alternative APNs
  • 45-05-31-405-002.000-004
  • 254501530016

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,082 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,123 sqft
1st Floor Area1,041 sqft
Basement Area1,041 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions165 ft deep x 58 ft wide
Garage Area1,041 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5925 FOREST AVE
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46403-1102
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJ. L.16
Legal SubdivisionJOHNSON-KENNEDY ESTATES 2ND SUB
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract10206

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of August 11, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2929 JEWETT AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 23, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
CAPITAL LLC
Jul 17, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NORTH TITLE, NEAR NORTH TITLE
Feb 15, 2022Re-recorded Document
Nov 19, 2021Deed, Transfer
May 19, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 17, 2026
Deed Document Number2026531118
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJul 23, 2026
Property Address5925 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102
Document Number0000531118
Instrument DateJul 17, 2026
Instrument2026531118
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2026
Title CompanyNORTH TITLE, NEAR NORTH TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2929 JEWETT AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618

Mortgage

Document Number0000531119,
DateJul 23, 2026
Instrument2026531119
Lender
NameCAPITAL LLC
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJul 16, 2027
Interest
Max Rate-1%

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJul 17, 2026
Property Address5925 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102
Document Number0000530246
Instrument DateJul 15, 2026
Instrument2026530246
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2026
Title CompanyNORTH TITLE, NEAR NORTH TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address2929 JEWETT AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618

February 2022: Re-recorded Document

Document TypeRe-recorded Document
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateFeb 15, 2022
Property Address5925 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102
Document Number0000006980
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 15
Instrument DateNov 17, 2021
Instrument2022-506980
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2022

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5925 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateNov 19, 2021
Property Address5925 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102
Document Number0000039049
Instrument DateNov 17, 2021
Instrument2021-539049
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5925 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102

May 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 19, 2017
Property Address5925 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102
Document Number0000031164
Instrument DateNov 4, 2009
Instrument31164
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
AddressPO BOX 2155 GARY IN 464090155, GARY, IN 46409-0155

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$66,800 (-7.73%) Land $60,600 Building $6,200$66,800 (-7.73%) Land $60,600 Building $6,200
2024$1,736.00 (+92.46%)
2023$72,400 (+106.27%) Land $66,400 Building $6,000$72,400 (+106.27%) Land $66,400 Building $6,000
2022$902.00$35,100 Land $29,400 Building $5,700$35,100 Land $29,400 Building $5,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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