Lake County property record for 7139 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,716 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Jun 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-43-0053-0023 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-43-0053-0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-43-0053-0023 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254300530023 |
| Street Address | 7139 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARY BEACH 2ND.SUB. W. 8 FT. EX. S. 5 FT. L.22 BL.'C' EX. S. 5 FT. L.23 BL.'C' E .2FT. EX. S 5 FT. L.24 BL.'C' |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY BEACH 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-43-0053-0023
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 10 POINTE DR STE 330, 330, BREA, CA 92821-7620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 01, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017 038031 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 7139 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000033233 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-533233 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 332 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7139 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1202 |
| Document Number | 0000038031 |
| Map Reference | MB21 PG58 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 038031 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 POINTE DR STE 330, 330, BREA, CA 92821-7620 |
| Document Number | 0000038032 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 038032 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2047 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $179,300 (+31.94%) Land $29,200 Building $150,100 | $179,300 (+31.94%) Land $29,200 Building $150,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,716.00 (+19.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $135,900 (+14.68%) Land $27,600 Building $108,300 | $135,900 (+14.68%) Land $27,600 Building $108,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,433.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,500 Land $14,900 Building $103,600 | $118,500 Land $14,900 Building $103,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 296 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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