Lake County property record for 6123 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,030 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.433 acres (18,905 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,725 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0284-0023 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0284-0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,030 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,905 sqft (0.433 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 214 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Gazebo | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0284-0023 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254702840023 |
| Street Address | 6123 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEO. H. WILSON'S SUB. E2. L.22 ALL OF LOTS 23,24 & 25 & VAC. S. 20FT. FOREST AVE . |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE H WILSONS |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 24 |
| 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 | 6123 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008 037003 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6123 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-016725 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
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 | $174,600 (+1.39%) Land $89,600 Building $85,000 | $174,600 (+1.39%) Land $89,600 Building $85,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,725.00 (+46.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $172,200 (+70.16%) Land $123,500 Building $48,700 | $172,200 (+70.16%) Land $123,500 Building $48,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,177.00 Homeowner's exemption | $101,200 Land $54,600 Building $46,600 | $101,200 Land $54,600 Building $46,600 |
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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