Lake County property record for 8241 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,300 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,207 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0089-0015 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0089-0015 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,132 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,198 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8241 LOCUST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORCOTTS ADD. INDIANA CITY ALL L.14 & 15 BL.3 W. 5 FT. L.13 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORCOTTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
8241 Locust Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8241 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200962878 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020520 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8241 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1469 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000017238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-517238 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $265,800 Land $104,400 Building $161,400 | $265,800 Land $104,400 Building $161,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,207.00 | ||
| 2023 | $254,700 (+53.34%) Land $107,800 Building $146,900 | $254,700 (+53.34%) Land $107,800 Building $146,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,086.00 Homeowner's exemption | $166,100 Land $30,000 Building $136,100 | $166,100 Land $30,000 Building $136,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8241 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.
The area around 8241 Locust Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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