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6040 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 6040 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage1,473 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,680 sqft (0.337 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$224,437 (2023)
Tax Bill$4,828.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-45-0152-0023
Alternative APNs
  • 45-05-31-256-014.000-004
  • 254501520023

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Building Area1,473 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,182 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,473 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area709 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area14,680 sqft (0.337 acres)
Depth X Width245 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area576 sqft Garage
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area500 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address6040 FOREST AVE
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46403-1105
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJOHNSON KENNEDY ESTATES 1ST ADD. ALL L.21 & 22 BL.1 & VAC. N.20FT FOREST AVE.
Legal SubdivisionJOHNSON KENNEDY ESTATES 1ST ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Minor Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1005
Census Tract10206

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-45-0152-0023

Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5534 SAINT JOE RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46835-3328
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 27, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
Feb 02, 2023Re-recorded Document
Jan 09, 2023Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Jun 17, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Dec 01, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 01, 2020
Deed Doc Number2023505615
Prior Transfer DateJan 26, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000004614
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateFeb 27, 2023
Property Address6040 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1105
Document Number0000005615
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 12
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2023
Instrument2023-505615
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyMERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5534 SAINT JOE RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46835-3328

Mortgage

Document Number0000005616
DateFeb 27, 2023
Instrument2023-505616
Lender
NameVELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2023: Re-recorded Document

Document TypeRe-recorded Document
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateFeb 02, 2023
Property Address6040 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1105
Document Number0000004614
Instrument DateJan 04, 2023
Instrument2023-004614
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2023

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6100 FOREST AVE, JOPLIN, MO 64803

January 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJan 09, 2023
Property Address6040 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1105
Document Number0000000499
Instrument DateJan 04, 2023
Instrument2023-000499
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address6100 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1107

June 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJun 17, 2022
Property Address6040 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1105
Document Number0000019589
Map ReferenceMB 2020 PG 87301
Instrument DateApr 21, 2021
Instrument2022-019589
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address325 S LEAVITT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-3034

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateDec 01, 2020
Property Address6040 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1105
Document Number0000087301
Instrument DateNov 20, 2020
Instrument87301
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2021
Title CompanyINDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address6040 FOREST AVE GARY IN 464031105, GARY, IN 46403-1105

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$254,100 (+37.13%) Land $77,400 Building $176,700$254,100 (+37.13%) Land $77,400 Building $176,700
2024$4,828.00 (-9.06%)
2023$185,300 (+33.69%) Land $73,700 Building $111,600$185,300 (+33.69%) Land $73,700 Building $111,600
2022$5,309.00 (-56.8%)$138,600 Land $32,600 Building $106,000$138,600 Land $32,600 Building $106,000
2021$12,289.00

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