Lake County property record for 8500 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,557 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0394-0012 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0394-0012 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8500 LOCUST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. YOUNGS WOODLANDS L.12 B.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUB. YOUNGS WOODLANDS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8500 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022520652 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020652 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8500 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1415 |
| Document Number | 0000020652 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-520652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | CENTURION LAND TITLE INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8500 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1415 |
| Document Number | 0000020653 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-520653 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2037 |
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 | $246,900 (+14.78%) Land $91,000 Building $155,900 | $246,900 (+14.78%) Land $91,000 Building $155,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,557.00 (+213.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $215,100 (+51.37%) Land $88,200 Building $126,900 | $215,100 (+51.37%) Land $88,200 Building $126,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,775.00 Homeowner's exemption | $142,100 Land $24,600 Building $117,500 | $142,100 Land $24,600 Building $117,500 |
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 |
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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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