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1161 WHITCOMB ST

GARY, IN 46404
0
Baths
2,483 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$395 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$12,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
McCullough AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46404These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.147
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,964
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,738 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,379
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1161 Whitcomb St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest lots in Gary 46404
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Gary 46404

How it measures up in Gary 46404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46404.

Lot size2,483 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 1161 Whitcomb St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46404Lake County
Lot sizebigger than2,483 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than198997% of homes71% of homes

About 1161 Whitcomb St

When was 1161 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN built?

1161 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 1161 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN?

1161 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN is assigned to McCullough Academy (elementary), rated D+; West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated C-. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1161 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46404?

Among the 6,441 homes in Gary 46404, its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,483 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (1989 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1161 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1161 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN was $395. The county assessed it at $12,000.

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