Lake County property record for 6978 Birch Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $798 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale Jan 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0056-0019 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0056-0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6978 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-2035 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | GARY BEACH 2ND SUB. EX. SE TRI PT 25FT S. LINE L.19 SELY PT. L.20 BL.F SE TRI. PT L.21 BL.F |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY BEACH 2ND SUB |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9238 CONCERT LN, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46231-4231 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202231614 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031614 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6978 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000031614 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-031614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9238 CONCERT LN, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46231-4231 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6978 BIRCH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000002504 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-002504 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3645 FAIRMEADE RD, PASADENA, CA 91107-3015 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $22,400 (-33.33%) Land $22,400 | $22,400 (-33.33%) Land $22,400 | |
| 2024 | $798.00 (+23.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $33,600 (+85.64%) Land $33,600 | $33,600 (+85.64%) Land $33,600 | |
| 2022 | $644.00 | $18,100 Land $18,100 | $18,100 Land $18,100 |
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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