Lake County property record for 8400 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,864 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.476 acres (20,735 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,634 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-41-0248-0008 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-41-0248-0008 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,758 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,735 sqft (0.476 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 253 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8400 FOREST AVE |
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| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-2235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROBERT BARTLETTS MARQUETTE PARK ESTATES L.192 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT BARTLETTS MARQUETTE PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 192 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of July 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8400 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026511879 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031751 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8400 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2235 |
| Document Number | 0000011879 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-511879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8400 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2235 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8400 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2235 |
| Document Number | 0000007777 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8400 FOREST AVE GARY IN 464032235, GARY, IN 46403-2235 |
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 | $229,900 (+31.22%) Land $61,800 Building $168,100 | $229,900 (+31.22%) Land $61,800 Building $168,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,634.00 (+25.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $175,200 (+21.25%) Land $55,600 Building $119,600 | $175,200 (+21.25%) Land $55,600 Building $119,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,702.00 | $144,500 Land $30,000 Building $114,500 | $144,500 Land $30,000 Building $114,500 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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