Lake County property record for 8246 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,189 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,275 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,672 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-46-0479-0014 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-46-0479-0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,189 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,189 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,275 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-46-0479-0014 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254604790014 |
| Street Address | 8246 LOCUST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1468 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. OF BLK. 14 NORCOTT'S ADD. IND. CITY EX. W. 20FT. EX. N. 10FT LOT 13 E. 45 FT. EX. N. 10FT. LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORCOTTS ADD/INDIA CITY |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8246 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1468 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 1996 |
| 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 | $308,900 (+2.9%) Land $108,500 Building $200,400 | $308,900 (+2.9%) Land $108,500 Building $200,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,672.00 (+41.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $300,200 (+46.8%) Land $122,200 Building $178,000 | $300,200 (+46.8%) Land $122,200 Building $178,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,598.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,500 Land $34,000 Building $170,500 | $204,500 Land $34,000 Building $170,500 |
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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