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6806 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 6806 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,752 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$87,500 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$3,870 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
May 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-42-0164-0012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-42-0164-0012
Alternative APNs
  • 45-05-32-181-015.000-004
  • 254201640012

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,190 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,285 sqft
1st Floor Area2,190 sqft
Basement Area1,095 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area6,752 sqft (0.155 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 61 ft wide
TerrainRolling
Garage Area1,095 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address6806 FOREST AVE
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46403-1279
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCRUMPACKERS LAKE VIEW ADD. ALL L.12 BL.A
Legal SubdivisionCRUMPACKERS LAKE VIEW ADD
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract10100

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address7820 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1365
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 4, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
May 2, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PEOPLES BANK SB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201925409
Last Transfer DateAug 3, 2023
Transfer Doc0000025195
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateAug 4, 2023
Property Address6806 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1279
Document Number0000025195
Instrument DateAug 3, 2023
Instrument2023-525195
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6806 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1279

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 2, 2019
Property Address6806 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1279
Document Number0000025409
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 27
Instrument DateApr 26, 2019
Instrument2019 025409
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2021
Title CompanyMERIDIAN TITLE CORP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7820 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1365

Mortgage

Document Number0000025410
DateMay 2, 2019
Instrument2019 025410
Lender
NamePEOPLES BANK SB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$217,200 (+43.27%) Land $31,100 Building $186,100$217,200 (+43.27%) Land $31,100 Building $186,100
2024$3,870.00 (+14.8%)
2023$151,600 (+15.2%) Land $32,200 Building $119,400$151,600 (+15.2%) Land $32,200 Building $119,400
2022$3,371.00 (-70.85%)$131,600 Land $17,400 Building $114,200$131,600 Land $17,400 Building $114,200
2021$11,563.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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