Lake County property record for 6837 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,942 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,090 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0051-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0051-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,942 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,974 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,942 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6837 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1280 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY BEACH 2ND. SUB. L.1 BL.A |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY BEACH 2ND. SUB |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6837 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1280 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201518423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010023784 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $209,300 (+24.44%) Land $38,700 Building $170,600 | $209,300 (+24.44%) Land $38,700 Building $170,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,090.00 (+15.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $168,200 (+16%) Land $40,700 Building $127,500 | $168,200 (+16%) Land $40,700 Building $127,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,815.00 (-67.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,000 Land $21,900 Building $123,100 | $145,000 Land $21,900 Building $123,100 |
| 2021 | $5,536.00 |
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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