Lake County property record for 8608 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,890 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-25-47-0395-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-25-47-0395-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,835 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-25-47-0395-0011 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 254703950011 |
| Street Address | 8608 LOCUST AVE |
| City | GARY |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46403-1417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. YOUNG'S WOODLANDS L.11 B.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNGS WOODLANDS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 EDENS LN, NORTHFIELD, IL 60093-1110 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-522263 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8608 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1417 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 000725 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8608 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1417 |
| Document Number | 0000022263 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-522263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8608 LOCUST AVE, GARY, IN 46403-1417 |
| Document Number | 0000022264 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-522264 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
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 | $173,700 (+12.87%) Land $80,200 Building $93,500 | $173,700 (+12.87%) Land $80,200 Building $93,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,890.00 (+21.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $153,900 (+23.42%) Land $81,900 Building $72,000 | $153,900 (+23.42%) Land $81,900 Building $72,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,198.00 | $124,700 Land $22,800 Building $101,900 | $124,700 Land $22,800 Building $101,900 |
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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