Lake County property record for 6228 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 800 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,756 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,991 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0284-0035 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0284-0035 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,756 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0284-0035 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254702840035 |
| Street Address | 6228 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEORGE H. WILSON'S SUB. ALL L.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE H WILSONS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 363 E 1050 N, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-9314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $94,400 (+29.85%) Land $56,500 Building $37,900 | $94,400 (+29.85%) Land $56,500 Building $37,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,991.00 (-20.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $72,700 (+51.46%) Land $41,200 Building $31,500 | $72,700 (+51.46%) Land $41,200 Building $31,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,512.00 | $48,000 Land $18,200 Building $29,800 | $48,000 Land $18,200 Building $29,800 |
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 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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