Lake County property record for 6900 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,173 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,789 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0169-0015 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0169-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,173 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0169-0015 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254201690015 |
| Street Address | 6900 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1281 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRUMPACKER'S LAKE VIEW ADD. LOT 15 BL. F & E1/2 VAC. LAWRENCE ST. ADJ. |
| Legal Subdivision | CRUMPACKER LAKE VIEW ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6900 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6900 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023956 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-523956 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
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 | $196,300 (+33.63%) Land $45,400 Building $150,900 | $196,300 (+33.63%) Land $45,400 Building $150,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,789.00 (+22.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $146,900 (+22.31%) Land $48,700 Building $98,200 | $146,900 (+22.31%) Land $48,700 Building $98,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,100 Land $26,200 Building $93,900 | $120,100 Land $26,200 Building $93,900 |
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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