Lake County property record for 8500 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.901 acres (39,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,817 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0384-0017 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0384-0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,291 sqft (0.901 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 262 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0384-0017 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254703840017 |
| Street Address | 8500 OAK AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | YOUNG'S HIGHLANDS BLOCK 3 LOTS 6 TO 8 & 16 TO 18 & VAC ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNGS HLNDS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
8500 Oak Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2007.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8500 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2007 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8500 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1429 |
| Document Number | 0000097870 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8500 OAK AVE GARY IN 464031429, GARY, IN 46403-1429 |
| Document Number | 0000097870 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 97870 |
| Name | MEMBER SOURCE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 29, 2050 |
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 | $617,900 Land $409,800 Building $208,100 | $617,900 Land $409,800 Building $208,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,817.00 | ||
| 2023 | $541,000 (+80.51%) Land $424,800 Building $116,200 | $541,000 (+80.51%) Land $424,800 Building $116,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,910.00 Homeowner's exemption | $299,700 Land $174,600 Building $125,100 | $299,700 Land $174,600 Building $125,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8500 Oak Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| 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 8500 Oak 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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