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$116,132$104 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1186 RALSTON ST

GARY, IN 46406
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,114 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$116K
$96K low$136K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$60 (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.$107,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,300

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.4 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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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

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

H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
McCullough AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46406These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,900
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,375
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

1186 Ralston 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 more than 84% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Gary 46406

What homes are worth in Gary 46406

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

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$29K$200K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Gary 46406.

How it measures up in Gary 46406

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46406.

Estimated value$116,132
CheaperTypical $73,764Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,114 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,173 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 1186 Ralston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,13284% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10487% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,114 ft²46% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac42% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than193012% of homes15% of homes

About 1186 Ralston St

How much is 1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN is $116,132 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $96,008 to $136,256. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN?

1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,114 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN built?

1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN?

1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN is assigned to West Side Leadership Academy (high); McCullough Academy (elementary), rated F; Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated F. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,579 homes in Gary 46406, it is worth more than 84% of them ($116,132 against a typical $73,764), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($104 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,114 ft² against a typical 1,173 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1930 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 16% 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 1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1186 Ralston St, Gary, IN was $60. The county assessed it at $107,300.

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