Lake County property record for 6226 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,720 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0284-0004 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0284-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,540 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0284-0004 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254702840004 |
| Street Address | 6226 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEO. H. WILSON'S SUB. W. 9FT. L.3 ALL L.4 & VAC. N. 20FT. FOREST AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | GEO H WILSONS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
6226 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 1998.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6226 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 1998 |
| 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 | $195,300 Land $60,300 Building $135,000 | $195,300 Land $60,300 Building $135,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,720.00 | ||
| 2023 | $141,300 (+28.81%) Land $47,300 Building $94,000 | $141,300 (+28.81%) Land $47,300 Building $94,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,333.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,700 Land $20,900 Building $88,800 | $109,700 Land $20,900 Building $88,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6226 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 6226 Forest Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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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