Lake County property record for 8501 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 4,347 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,053 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,108 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0387-0001 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0387-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,347 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,449 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,053 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8501 OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | YOUNG HIGHLANDS W.48.37FT OF LOT 1; W.48.37FT OF LOT 2; AND W.48.37FT OF LOT 3 E XCEPT THE S.20FT; ALL IN BL.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNG HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
8501 Oak Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Lake County records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4600 E 15TH AVE, GARY, IN 46403-3639 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201961706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8501 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1430 |
| Document Number | 0000061706 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 61706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4600 E 15TH AVE GARY IN 464033639, GARY, IN 46403-3639 |
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 | $368,400 Land $83,800 Building $284,600 | $368,400 Land $83,800 Building $284,600 | |
| 2024 | $8,108.00 | ||
| 2023 | $323,000 (+33.2%) Land $87,400 Building $235,600 | $323,000 (+33.2%) Land $87,400 Building $235,600 | |
| 2022 | $6,212.00 | $242,500 Land $24,300 Building $218,200 | $242,500 Land $24,300 Building $218,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8501 Oak Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 8501 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 |
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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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