Lake County property record for 6960 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,295 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,759 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,493 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0169-0008 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0169-0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,295 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 975 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,759 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0169-0008 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254201690008 |
| Street Address | 6960 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. L. 8 & 9 EX. W. 70FT OF BOTH BL. F EX. W. 70 FT. OF L.9 BL.F |
| Legal Subdivision | CRUMPACKERS LAKE VIEW ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6960 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1281 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $251,800 (+26.79%) Land $41,900 Building $209,900 | $251,800 (+26.79%) Land $41,900 Building $209,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,493.00 (-25.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $198,600 (+14.6%) Land $41,900 Building $156,700 | $198,600 (+14.6%) Land $41,900 Building $156,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,330.00 Homeowner's exemption | $173,300 Land $22,600 Building $150,700 | $173,300 Land $22,600 Building $150,700 |
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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