Lake County property record for 6944 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
| Square Footage | 2,208 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,496 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 283 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $2,850.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0169-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,208 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,132 sqft Basement |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Brick Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,496 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 155 ft x 70 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 283 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0169-0010 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254201690010 |
| Street Address | 6944 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1281 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRUMPACKER'S LAKE VIEW ADD. W. 10 FT. L.8 BL.F W. 10 FT. L.9 BL.F E. 50 FT. L.10 BL.F |
| Legal Subdivision | CRUMPACKER LAKE VIEW ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Minor Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-42-0169-0010
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6944 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| May 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HOMETOWN LN |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PARKSIDE LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2018 085123 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6944 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6944 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Number | 0000017433 |
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| Date | Jun 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-517433 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6944 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Number | 0000031253 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE AND ESCROW, LIBERTY TITLE & ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6944 FOREST AVE GARY IN 464031281, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Number | 0000031253 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31253 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LN |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2045 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 6944 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Number | 0000085123 |
| Map Reference | MB15 PG27 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 06, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 085123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6944 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Number | 0000085124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 085124 |
| Name | PARKSIDE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2049 |
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 | $248,000 (+10.47%) Land $39,300 Building $208,700 | $248,000 (+10.47%) Land $39,300 Building $208,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,850.00 (+13.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $224,500 (+13.5%) Land $42,800 Building $181,700 | $224,500 (+13.5%) Land $42,800 Building $181,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,519.00 Homeowner's exemption | $197,800 Land $23,100 Building $174,700 | $197,800 Land $23,100 Building $174,700 |
6944 Forest Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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