Lake County property record for 6024 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,114 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0152-0019 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0152-0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-45-0152-0019 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254501520019 |
| Street Address | 6024 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON-KENNEDY ESTATES 1ST ADD. ALL L.18 BL.1 & VAC. N. 20FT. FOREST AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON KENNEDY ESTATES 01 ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| 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 | 3556 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1007 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007096046 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000085227 |
| 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 | $218,100 (+43.87%) Land $45,800 Building $172,300 | $218,100 (+43.87%) Land $45,800 Building $172,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,114.00 (+28.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $151,600 (+21.28%) Land $36,500 Building $115,100 | $151,600 (+21.28%) Land $36,500 Building $115,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,202.00 | $125,000 Land $16,100 Building $108,900 | $125,000 Land $16,100 Building $108,900 |
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 100 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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