Lake County property record for 6601 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,284 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,928 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,575 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0303-0010 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0303-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,426 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,928 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 254 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6601 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1276 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRAND BOULEVARD SUB. L.10 BL.B |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND BOULEVARD SUB |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6601 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1276 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200767933 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6601 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1276 |
| Document Number | 0000526349 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026526349 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6601 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1276 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6601 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1276 |
| Document Number | 0000526350 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026526350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $192,900 (+51.06%) Land $34,700 Building $158,200 | $192,900 (+51.06%) Land $34,700 Building $158,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,575.00 (+15.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $127,700 (+15.99%) Land $35,500 Building $92,200 | $127,700 (+15.99%) Land $35,500 Building $92,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,358.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,100 Land $19,100 Building $91,000 | $110,100 Land $19,100 Building $91,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.01% 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 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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