Lake County property record for 5937 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,262 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $244,294 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,105 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Jan 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0153-0012 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0153-0012 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,262 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,888 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5937 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON KENNEDY ESTATES 2ND ADD. W1/2 L.11 BL.A LOT 12 BL.A & N1/2 VAC. ALLEY AD J. ON S. & VAC. S.20FT. FOREST AVE. ADJ. |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON KENNEDY ESTATES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 901 N VERMILLION ST, GARY, IN 46403-1539 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025503799 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001813 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5937 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102 |
| Document Number | 0000001814 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-501814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 901 N VERMILLION ST, GARY, IN 46403-1539 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5937 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102 |
| Document Number | 0000001813 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-501813 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 901 N VERMILLION ST, GARY, IN 46403-1539 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5937 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1102 |
| Document Number | 0000003799 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-503799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 901 N VERMILLION ST, GARY, IN 46403-1539 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000003800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-503800 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $184,800 (+7.07%) Land $61,300 Building $123,500 | $184,800 (+7.07%) Land $61,300 Building $123,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,105.00 (+31.56%) | $172,600 (-1.09%) Land $61,300 Building $111,300 | $172,600 (-1.09%) Land $61,300 Building $111,300 |
| 2023 | $174,500 (+33.72%) Land $68,700 Building $105,800 | $174,500 (+33.72%) Land $68,700 Building $105,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,600.00 Homeowner's exemption | $130,500 Land $30,400 Building $100,100 | $130,500 Land $30,400 Building $100,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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