Lake County property record for 6045 Birch Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,855 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0046-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0046-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,667 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0046-0001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254200460001 |
| Street Address | 6045 BIRCH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2ND ADD. CALUMET CITY E2. LOTS 1 TO 5 BL.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | 2ND ADD CALUMET CITY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
6045 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2019.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6045 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019 035495 |
| 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 | $227,200 Land $28,100 Building $199,100 | $227,200 Land $28,100 Building $199,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,855.00 | ||
| 2023 | $148,700 (-4.25%) Land $28,700 Building $120,000 | $148,700 (-4.25%) Land $28,700 Building $120,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,939.00 Homeowner's exemption | $155,300 Land $9,700 Building $145,600 | $155,300 Land $9,700 Building $145,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6045 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 6045 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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