Lake County property record for 6940 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 924 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,388 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0169-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0169-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0169-0011 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254201690011 |
| Street Address | 6940 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. W. 10 FT. L.10 BL.F ALL L.11 BL.F |
| Legal Subdivision | CRUMPACKERS LAKE VIEW ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-42-0169-0011
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6940 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 1983 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 1983 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,700 (+30.02%) Land $41,600 Building $106,100 | $147,700 (+30.02%) Land $41,600 Building $106,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,388.00 (+26.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $113,600 (+23.21%) Land $42,000 Building $71,600 | $113,600 (+23.21%) Land $42,000 Building $71,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,094.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,200 Land $22,600 Building $69,600 | $92,200 Land $22,600 Building $69,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 296 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: AT&T. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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