Lake County property record for 5959 Birch Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,070 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0046-0051 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0046-0051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 47 ft deep x 133 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0046-0051 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254200460051 |
| Street Address | 5959 BIRCH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2ND ADD TO CALUMET CITY L. 47 & 48 BL. 6 & VAC. E. 8FT. HANCOCK ST. ADJ. |
| Legal Subdivision | 2ND ADD CALUMET CITY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
5959 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5959 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019 053501 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5959 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1918 |
| Document Number | 0000053501 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 53501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE HIGHLAND LLC |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 5959 BIRCH AVE GARY IN 464031918, GARY, IN 46403-1918 |
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 | $150,100 Land $24,200 Building $125,900 | $150,100 Land $24,200 Building $125,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,070.00 | ||
| 2023 | $103,500 (+12.99%) Land $39,200 Building $64,300 | $103,500 (+12.99%) Land $39,200 Building $64,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,607.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,600 Land $13,200 Building $78,400 | $91,600 Land $13,200 Building $78,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5959 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 5959 Birch Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 254 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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