Lake County property record for 8540 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,504 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $248,500 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,317 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Apr 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0384-0013 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0384-0013 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8540 OAK AVE |
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| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | YOUNGS HIGHLANDS BL.3 LOT 13 E.1/2 OF LOT 14 & S.1/2 OF VAC. ADJ. ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNGS HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-25-47-0384-0013
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8540 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTIER BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 04, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 04, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201827848 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017480 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8540 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1429 |
| Document Number | 0000017480 |
| Map Reference | MB15 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-517480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7340 BARING PKWY, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2942 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8540 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1429 |
| Document Number | 0000017480 |
| Map Reference | MB15 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-517480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 06, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7340 BARING PKWY, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2942 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8540 OAK AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1429 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000076565 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-076565 |
| Name | CENTIER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Gary City |
| Unified School District | Gary Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $393,800 (+22.45%) Land $204,700 Building $189,100 | $393,800 (+22.45%) Land $204,700 Building $189,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,317.00 (+43.97%) | $321,600 (+76.61%) Land $247,000 Building $74,600 | $321,600 (+76.61%) Land $247,000 Building $74,600 |
| 2022 | $2,304.00 Homeowner's exemption | $182,100 Land $101,500 Building $80,600 | $182,100 Land $101,500 Building $80,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 438 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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