8500 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8500 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Square Footage5,011 sqft Living Area
Lot Size38,028 sqft (0.873 acres)
Garage1,838 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$3,074.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-25-41-0248-0011
Alternative APN
  • 45-05-33-156-052.000-004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area5,011 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,514 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,838 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,838 sqft Basement
Finished Basement1,335 sqft Finished
Unfinished Basement503 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area38,028 sqft (0.873 acres)
Depth X Width144 ft x 265 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area1,838 sqft Garage
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area100 sqft Shed

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address8500 FOREST AVE
CityGARY
StateIN
Zip46403-2237
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionROBERT BARTLETTS MARQUETTE PARK ESTATE LOTS 194 & 195
Legal SubdivisionROBERT BARTLETTS MARQUETTE PARK ESTATE
Legal Lot Number194
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Minor Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4021
Census Tract10100

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-41-0248-0011

Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address8500 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2237
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 15, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHPOINTE BANK
Feb 11, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Mar 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHPOINTE BANK
Jun 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Aug 20, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Nov 07, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
MERIDIAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 01, 2024
Deed SaleAug 01, 2024
Prior SaleNov 07, 2017
Deed Doc Number2024525476
Prior Transfer DateAug 09, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000056320
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address8500 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000029598
DateMay 15, 2018
Instrument2018 029598
Lender
NameNORTHPOINTE BANK
TypeBank
AddressFLINT, MI 48501
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2048

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address8500 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000008679
DateFeb 11, 2019
Instrument2019 008679
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPATTERSON, GA 31557
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 28, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address8500 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000017864
DateMar 16, 2020
Instrument2020 017864
Lender
NameNORTHPOINTE BANK
TypeBank
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2050

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address8500 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000038416
DateJun 24, 2020
Instrument2020 038416
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateAug 20, 2019
Property Address8500 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2237
Document Number0000056320
Instrument DateAug 09, 2019
Instrument56320
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8500 FOREST AVE GARY IN 464032237, GARY, IN 46403-2237

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateNov 07, 2017
Property Address8500 FOREST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-2237
Document Number0000075018
Instrument DateOct 31, 2017
Instrument75018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2020
Title CompanyMERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address8500 FOREST AVE GARY IN 464032237, GARY, IN 46403-2237

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
MunicipalityGary City
Unified School DistrictGary Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$346,200 (+24.94%) Land $81,800 Building $264,400$346,200 (+24.94%) Land $81,800 Building $264,400
2024$3,074.00 (+8.89%)
2023$277,100 (+28.11%) Land $118,100 Building $159,000$277,100 (+28.11%) Land $118,100 Building $159,000
2022$2,823.00 Homeowner's exemption$216,300 Land $63,700 Building $152,600$216,300 Land $63,700 Building $152,600

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