Lake County property record for 5940 Hemlock Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,088 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0153-0031 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0153-0031 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,186 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5940 HEMLOCK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON KENNEDY ESTATES 2ND SUB. ALL L.30 BL.A & VAC. N.20 HEMLOCK ST. ADJ. ON S. & S1/2 VAC. ALLEY ADJ. ON N. |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON KENNEDY ESTATES 2ND SUB |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| 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 | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5940 HEMLOCK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20233445 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003445 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5940 HEMLOCK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1115 |
| Document Number | 0000039462 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-039462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $136,600 (+57.92%) Land $19,000 Building $117,600 | $136,600 (+57.92%) Land $19,000 Building $117,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,088.00 (-4.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $86,500 (-10.36%) Land $15,600 Building $70,900 | $86,500 (-10.36%) Land $15,600 Building $70,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,136.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,500 Land $5,300 Building $91,200 | $96,500 Land $5,300 Building $91,200 |
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 |
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 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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