Lake County property record for 6949 Birch Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,585 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,693 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale Jan 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0059-0028 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0059-0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,585 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-43-0059-0028 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 254300590028 |
| Street Address | 6949 BIRCH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-2036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY BEACH 2ND SUB. L.28 BL.I W'LY 30 FT FRONTAGE L.27 BL.I |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY BEACH 02 |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 417 W 81ST AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-5317 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage INSIDERS CASH LLC |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit TF INVESTMENT FUND II LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000012167 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 6949 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2036 |
| Document Number | 0000012167 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-012167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 417 W 81ST AVE # 317, 317, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-5317 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6949 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000001136 |
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| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 001136 |
| Name | INSIDERS CASH LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | PLEASANT GROVE, UT 84062 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 6949 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2036 |
| Document Number | 0000002337 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 002337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2075 W 86TH LN, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-6460 |
| Document Number | 0000002338 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 002338 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6949 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2036 |
| Document Number | 0000027345 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 417 W 81ST AVE #317 MERRILLVILLE IN 464105317, 317, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-5317 |
| Document Number | 27346 |
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| Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27346 |
| Name | TF INVESTMENT FUND II LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, NY 11229 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $190,500 (+32.66%) Land $41,200 Building $149,300 | $190,500 (+32.66%) Land $41,200 Building $149,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,693.00 (-20.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $143,600 (+18.58%) Land $42,000 Building $101,600 | $143,600 (+18.58%) Land $42,000 Building $101,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,629.00 | $121,100 Land $22,600 Building $98,500 | $121,100 Land $22,600 Building $98,500 |
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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