7025 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 7025 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

Property Summary

Property TypeRecreational Vacant Land
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,494 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$4,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$601 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Nov 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-25-43-0052-0018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-43-0052-0018
Alternative APNs
  • 45-05-32-326-015.000-004
  • 254300520018

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,968 sqft Living Area
Basement Area720 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,494 sqft (0.195 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address7025 FOREST AVE
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46403-1284
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Legal DescriptionGARY BEACH 2ND SUB. L.18 BL.B W. 10 FT. L.17 BL.B
Legal SubdivisionGARY BEACH 2ND SUB
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract10100

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address6 CREEKSIDE CT, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703-2277
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 15, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
MERIDIAN TITLE
Nov 29, 2021Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 26, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 26, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 18, 2015
Deed Document Number20223478
Prior Transfer DateNov 27, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000040156
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJul 15, 2026
Property Address7025 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1284
Document Number0000529817
Instrument DateJul 14, 2026
Instrument2026529817
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2026
Title CompanyMERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address7390 BROADWAY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4717

November 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateNov 29, 2021
Property Address7025 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1284
Document Number0000040156
Map ReferenceMB 34 PG 63
Instrument DateNov 27, 2021
Instrument2021-540156
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$16,600 (-34.65%) Land $16,600$16,600 (-34.65%) Land $16,600
2024$601.00 (-19.22%)
2023$25,400 (+85.4%) Land $25,400$25,400 (+85.4%) Land $25,400
2022$744.00$13,700 Land $13,700$13,700 Land $13,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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