Lake County property record for 7838 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,684 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $237,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,886 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-45-0267-0013 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-45-0267-0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,684 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,476 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 7838 OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAKE SIDE ADD. E1/2 L.10 BL.1 E1/2 L.11 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE SIDE ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7838 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1365 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRSTBANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201583685 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000083685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 7838 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1365 |
| Document Number | 0000042111 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-542111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 7838 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1365 |
| Document Number | 0000071456 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 7838 OAK AVE GARY IN 464031365, GARY, IN 46403-1365 |
| Document Number | 0000071456 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71456 |
| Name | FIRSTBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 17, 2048 |
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 | $393,000 (+21.3%) Land $149,800 Building $243,200 | $393,000 (+21.3%) Land $149,800 Building $243,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,886.00 (+28.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $324,000 (+37.81%) Land $170,900 Building $153,100 | $324,000 (+37.81%) Land $170,900 Building $153,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,028.00 Homeowner's exemption | $235,100 Land $70,200 Building $164,900 | $235,100 Land $70,200 Building $164,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 438 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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