Lake County property record for 8231 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,573 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0101-0017 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0101-0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8231 OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORCOTTS ADD. INDIANA CITY W. 15 FT. L.16 BL.19 ALL L.17 BL.19 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORCOTTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8231 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1477 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201834120 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000512787 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8231 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1477 |
| Document Number | 0000512787 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026512787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1659 W SUPERIOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-5656 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8231 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1477 |
| Document Number | 0000034120 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34120 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8231 OAK AVE GARY IN 464031477, GARY, IN 46403-1477 |
| Document Number | 34121 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34121 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 30, 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 | $381,300 (+8.76%) Land $83,000 Building $298,300 | $381,300 (+8.76%) Land $83,000 Building $298,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,573.00 (-14.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $350,600 (+26.8%) Land $78,400 Building $272,200 | $350,600 (+26.8%) Land $78,400 Building $272,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,357.00 Homeowner's exemption | $276,500 Land $21,800 Building $254,700 | $276,500 Land $21,800 Building $254,700 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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