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$41,048$24 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 51How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1176 POLK ST

GARY, IN 46407
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,679 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,311 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$41K
$21K low$61K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$633 (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.$55,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,000

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.30 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.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Beveridge Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46407These 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.179
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,211
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,423
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$43,372
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

1176 Polk 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Gary 46407
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Gary 46407

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$17K$182K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Gary 46407.

How it measures up in Gary 46407

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46407.

Estimated value$41,048
CheaperTypical $58,648Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$24
CheaperTypical $50Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,679 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size3,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 1176 Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46407Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$41,04827% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2417% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,679 ft²67% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,311 ft²24% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than192520% of homes11% of homes

About 1176 Polk St

How much is 1176 Polk St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1176 Polk St, Gary, IN is $41,048 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $20,792 to $61,304. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1176 Polk St, Gary, IN?

1176 Polk St, Gary, IN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,679 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 1176 Polk St, Gary, IN built?

1176 Polk St, Gary, IN was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1176 Polk St, Gary, IN?

1176 Polk St, Gary, IN is assigned to Beveridge Elementary School (elementary), rated F; West Side Leadership Academy (high); Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated F. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1176 Polk St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46407?

Among the 4,560 homes in Gary 46407, it is worth more than 27% of them ($41,048 against a typical $58,648), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($24 against a typical $50), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,679 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (3,311 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1925 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1176 Polk St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1176 Polk St, Gary, IN was $633. The county assessed it at $55,000.

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