Lake County property record for 6117 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.544 acres (23,697 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,391 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0284-0021 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0284-0021 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,697 sqft (0.544 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 168 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 6117 FOREST AVE |
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| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEO. H. WILSONS SUB LOTS 18,19,20,21,W.1/2 OF LOT 22 & S.20FT OF VAC. ADJ. FORE ST AVE. & N.1/2 OF VAC. ADJ. ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | GEO. H. WILSONS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6117 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTIER BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201970219 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011960 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 6117 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000011959 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-511959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6117 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 6117 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000011960 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-511960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6117 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000070219 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 070219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6117 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000070220 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 070220 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000070221 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 070221 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2039 |
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 | $231,000 (-0.77%) Land $101,700 Building $129,300 | $231,000 (-0.77%) Land $101,700 Building $129,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,391.00 (+30.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $232,800 (+58.04%) Land $145,400 Building $87,400 | $232,800 (+58.04%) Land $145,400 Building $87,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,829.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,300 Land $64,200 Building $83,100 | $147,300 Land $64,200 Building $83,100 |
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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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