Lake County property record for 6966 Birch Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,589 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,358 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer May 2018 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0056-0021 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0056-0021 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,589 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-43-0056-0021 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254300560021 |
| Street Address | 6966 BIRCH AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-2035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY BEACH 2ND SUB. NW'LY PT. L.20 BL.F EX. SE'LY TRI. COR. L.21 BL.F SE'LY PT. L.22 BL.F |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY BEACH 02 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6966 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| May 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CU MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2003 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6966 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000026737 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-026737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3344 W 19TH PL, 3344, GARY, IN 46404-2627 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 6966 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2035 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000033223 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 033223 |
| Name | CU MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CROWN POINT, IN 46307 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | May 30, 2025 |
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 | $163,800 (+4.26%) Land $46,200 Building $117,600 | $163,800 (+4.26%) Land $46,200 Building $117,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,358.00 (+6.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $157,100 (+18.66%) Land $45,400 Building $111,700 | $157,100 (+18.66%) Land $45,400 Building $111,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,273.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,400 Land $24,500 Building $107,900 | $132,400 Land $24,500 Building $107,900 |
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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