Lake County property record for 6235 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,564 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,393 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Dec 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0284-0034 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0284-0034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,564 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6235 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 E.25 FT. LOT 33 & VAC. ALLEY & ST. ADJ. & VAC. S.20 FT. FOREST AVE. FORES T AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGIA H WILSONS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,33 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10206 |
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1926 N DAYTON ST, 112FAR, CHICAGO, IL 60614-8658 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE CROWN PT |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201983583 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000370 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 6235 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1110 |
| Document Number | 0000000370 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-000370 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1926 N DAYTON ST # 112, 112, CHICAGO, IL 60614-8658 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6235 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1110 |
| Document Number | 0000083583 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 83583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE CROWN PT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6123 FOREST AVE GARY IN 464031108, GARY, IN 46403-1108 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6235 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1110 |
| Document Number | 0000001834 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2016 |
| Instrument | 1834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| 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 | 730 N ARBOGAST ST GRIFFITH IN 463192408, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2408 |
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 | $231,600 (+34.18%) Land $59,200 Building $172,400 | $231,600 (+34.18%) Land $59,200 Building $172,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,393.00 (-15.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $172,600 (+30.46%) Land $61,200 Building $111,400 | $172,600 (+30.46%) Land $61,200 Building $111,400 | |
| 2022 | $5,207.00 | $132,300 Land $27,000 Building $105,300 | $132,300 Land $27,000 Building $105,300 |
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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