Lake County property record for 6954 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,104 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,996 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Jun 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0169-0016 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0169-0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,104 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0169-0016 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254201690016 |
| Street Address | 6954 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. E. 60 FT. OF W 70 FT. LOT 8 BL. F E. 60 FT. OF W. 70 FT. LOT 9 BL. F |
| Legal Subdivision | CRUMPACKERS LAKE VIEW ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 6954 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FIDELITY MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000085823 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043854 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6954 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000081897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-081897 |
| Name | AMERICAN FIDELITY MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WHEATON, IL 60189 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6954 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Number | 0000043854 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-043854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 6954 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6954 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Number | 0000085823 |
| Map Reference | MB15 PG27 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 085823 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6954 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Document Number | 0000085824 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 085824 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
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 | $208,900 (+35.39%) Land $38,300 Building $170,600 | $208,900 (+35.39%) Land $38,300 Building $170,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,996.00 (+135.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $154,300 (+11.33%) Land $36,400 Building $117,900 | $154,300 (+11.33%) Land $36,400 Building $117,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,697.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,600 Land $19,600 Building $119,000 | $138,600 Land $19,600 Building $119,000 |
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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