Lake County property record for 6917 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,246 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.429 acres (18,687 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,607 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,586 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Nov 2018 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0052-0025 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0052-0025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,246 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,369 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,123 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,123 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,687 sqft (0.429 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6917 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1282 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY BEACH 2ND SUB. W. 30 FT. L.25 BL.B ALL L.26 BL.B ALL L.27 BL.B |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY BEACH 2ND SUB |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6917 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1282 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200968576 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2009068577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6917 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1282 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6917 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1282 |
| Document Number | 0000005568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-505568 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6917 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1282 |
| Document Number | 0000000630 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6917 FOREST AVE GARY IN 464031282, GARY, IN 46403-1282 |
| Document Number | 0000000630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 630 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.75% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6917 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1282 |
| Document Number | 0000086353 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6917 FOREST AVE GARY IN 464031282, GARY, IN 46403-1282 |
| Document Number | 0000086353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 86353 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 16, 2048 |
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 | $172,400 (+23.67%) Land $58,300 Building $114,100 | $172,400 (+23.67%) Land $58,300 Building $114,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,586.00 (+12.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $139,400 (+29.19%) Land $70,000 Building $69,400 | $139,400 (+29.19%) Land $70,000 Building $69,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,412.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,900 Land $37,700 Building $70,200 | $107,900 Land $37,700 Building $70,200 |
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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