Lake County property record for 8539 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,612 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,723 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0396-0014 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0396-0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,612 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,248 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 788 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0396-0014 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254703960014 |
| Street Address | 8539 LOCUST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. YOUNG'S WOODLANDS BL.7 LOT 14 & W.1/2 OF VAC. ADJ. SULLIVAN ST. |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNGS WOODLANDS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 8539 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 2009081143 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8539 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000029353 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8539 LOCUST AVE GARY IN 464031416, GARY, IN 46403-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000029353 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29353 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2032 |
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 | $372,900 (+21.47%) Land $176,600 Building $196,300 | $372,900 (+21.47%) Land $176,600 Building $196,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,723.00 (+60.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $307,000 (+67.85%) Land $193,100 Building $113,900 | $307,000 (+67.85%) Land $193,100 Building $113,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,315.00 Homeowner's exemption | $182,900 Land $53,800 Building $129,100 | $182,900 Land $53,800 Building $129,100 |
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 94% of the US · above 40% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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