Lake County property record for 7140 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,164 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,979 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,874 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-42-0168-0018 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-42-0168-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,164 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,979 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-42-0168-0018 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254201680018 |
| Street Address | 7140 FOREST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRUMPACKER'S LAKE VIEW ADD. E. 100' OF LOTS 17 & L.18 BL.E |
| Legal Subdivision | CRUMPACKERS LAKE VIEW ADD |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 7140 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015 070427 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 7140 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1201 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000028372 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 028372 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 46419 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $319,900 (+2.73%) Land $44,600 Building $275,300 | $319,900 (+2.73%) Land $44,600 Building $275,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,874.00 (+8.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $311,400 (+13.07%) Land $54,000 Building $257,400 | $311,400 (+13.07%) Land $54,000 Building $257,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,575.00 Homeowner's exemption | $275,400 Land $29,100 Building $246,300 | $275,400 Land $29,100 Building $246,300 |
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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