Lake County property record for 7844 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 648 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,115 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0098-0036 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0098-0036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 648 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0098-0036 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254600980036 |
| Street Address | 7844 LOCUST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NARCOTTS ADD INDIANA CITY ALL LOTS 35 & 36 BLOCK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORCOTTS ADD/IN CITY |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35,36 36 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
The current owner of 7844 Locust Ave acquired it in January 2004.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7844 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000001951 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001951 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $178,100 Land $96,100 Building $82,000 | $178,100 Land $96,100 Building $82,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,115.00 | ||
| 2023 | $169,600 (+81.2%) Land $98,000 Building $71,600 | $169,600 (+81.2%) Land $98,000 Building $71,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,096.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,600 Land $27,300 Building $66,300 | $93,600 Land $27,300 Building $66,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7844 Locust Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 7844 Locust Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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