Lake County property record for 6028 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,760 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,763 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,007 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0152-0020 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0152-0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,988 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,763 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6028 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 LOTS 19 & 20 BL.1 & VAC. N. 20FT. FORRST AV E. |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON KENNEDY ESTATES 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6028 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012512 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6028 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1105 |
| Document Number | 0000012512 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-512512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6028 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1105 |
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 | $303,900 (+27.37%) Land $70,300 Building $233,600 | $303,900 (+27.37%) Land $70,300 Building $233,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,007.00 (+17.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $238,600 (+18.77%) Land $73,100 Building $165,500 | $238,600 (+18.77%) Land $73,100 Building $165,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,561.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,900 Land $32,300 Building $168,600 | $200,900 Land $32,300 Building $168,600 |
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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