Lake County property record for 6009 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,765 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,884 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,357 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0153-0008 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0153-0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,765 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,765 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,884 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-45-0153-0008 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254501530008 |
| Street Address | 6009 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E1/2 LOT 9 & ALL LOT 8, BLK A & ALL VAC ALLEY ADJ. ON S & S. 20 FT VAC FOREST AV E ADJ ON N L.32 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON-KENNEDY ESTATES 02 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6009 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009 078811 |
| 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 | $118,500 (+7.14%) Land $52,700 Building $65,800 | $118,500 (+7.14%) Land $52,700 Building $65,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,357.00 (-33.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $110,600 (+29.05%) Land $52,900 Building $57,700 | $110,600 (+29.05%) Land $52,900 Building $57,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,029.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,700 Land $23,400 Building $62,300 | $85,700 Land $23,400 Building $62,300 |
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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